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California wants to list Jewish as an ethnicity. Jews are divided over the idea

The measure would let people identify Jewish heritage on demographic forms, as supporters cite better data and critics warn of privacy and antisemitism risks.

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California is poised to be the first state in the nation to allow people to identify their Jewish heritage on state forms, sparking debate within the community about identity and the merits of being singled out. Some Jews believe the move would help people understand the community better, particularly on issues such as health and hate crimes. But some are wary about providing too much ...

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California wants to list Jewish as an ethnicity. Jews are divided over the idea

The state recognizes nearly 50 racial and ethnic identities for data collection, but it only considers Jewish identity as a religion, not an ethnicity.

·El Segundo, United States
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California’s Jewish Identity Data Bill Is Enrolled, Awaiting Newsom

After final legislative approval, Senate Bill 1387 would add a Jewish ancestry or ethnicity category to certain California state data collections, sharpening debate over visibility, privacy and representation.

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Los Angeles Times broke the news in El Segundo, United States on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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