Yes, Jews Are One People. But They Are Divided.

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Michael Reneau

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Michael Reneau is the executive editor at The Dispatch and is based in Greeneville, Tennessee. Prior to joining the company in 2022, he was editor of WORLD Magazine and for several years was editor of a daily newspaper in East Tennessee. When Michael isn’t editing, he stays plenty busy with his wife and four kids.

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David Wolpe

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David Wolpe is a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund and the Max Webb emeritus rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.

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Hi and happy Sunday.

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In last week’s Dispatch Faith I highlighted an exchange printed in Tablet magazine over the idea of Jewish people, and the degree to which Jews around the world are polarized.

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Polarization is a problem in the worldwide Jewish population.

Yes, Jews Are One People. But They Are Divided.

Michael Reneau

David Wolpe

David Wolpe is a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund and the Max Webb emeritus rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.

You’re reading Dispatch Faith, our weekly newsletter exploring the biggest stories in religion and faith. To unlock the full version, become a Dispatch member today.

Hi and happy Sunday.

In last week’s Dispatch Faith I highlighted an exchange printed in Tablet magazine over the idea of Jewish people, and the degree to which Jews around the world are polarized.

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