Gabriel Sanders, The Forward: Study: Young U.S. Jews most comfortable when surrounded by non-Jews
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Title:To B`Galil
Name:Persian Kitty
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I am a Persian(and NOT a teenager)and listen to Matisyahu.In addition,there isn`t anything wrong with listening to the US pop culture music.That is OUR culture whether you like it or not.I can certainly sympathize with those Jews feeling more comfortable hangin with non-Jews,I`m the same way:more comfortable to hang with non-Persians,but it doesn`t mean that I love my culture and heritage any less than other Persians.It`s just the American atmosphere that you have more in common as AMERICANS than the respective minority groups (whatever they may be,Jewish,Persian,etc).Last but ot least,I can assure you Israeli culture is live and well here for those who seek it.Think about it,I,a Persian born and partially raised in Iran,own every single CD of Matisyahu and travel out of my comfort zone to attend his concerts.It`s one world and one love baby!My fave song which could teach you & me a lesson:You`re a warrior,Fighting for your soul,Taken from a world above,& brought down to a world below.