Pronunciations
| unaffiliated | (uhn-uh-FIH-lee-yei-tid) | listen |
Definitions
adj. Refers to members of the Jewish population who are not involved with a synagogue or other Jewish community organizations.
Example Sentences
-
"This organization mainly reaches out to unaffiliated Jews."
-
"The choice of the term, 'Unaffiliated,' reflects the importance that Jews attach to formal belonging. Whereas certain religious systems place a premium upon faith – hence, terms referencing belief or the lack thereof – Jews emphasize communal ties, with belief and even behavior of secondary importance." -- "Jewishly Engaged & Congregationally Unaffiliated: The Holy Grail of Jewish Engagement Efforts," Steven M. Cohen, 9/19/2012
Languages of Origin
- English
Who Uses This
- Organizations: People involved in a professional or volunteer capacity with Jewish nonprofit organizations
Regions
- North America
- South Africa
- Australia / New Zealand
Dictionaries
- None
Notes
The term "unaffiliated Jews" in its current sense was in use as early as 1913. See "The Advocate: America's Jewish Journal," Volume 45, p. 391, 1913.
Edit Something missing from this entry? Inaccurate? Feel free to suggest an edit.
