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What Is the Correct Term for Someone Who Is Not Jewish?

Summary by My Jewish Learning
There are many terms Jews use to describe themselves and each other. Collectively, Jews are am yisrael (the people of Israel), bnai yisrael (the children of Israel), or yiddin (Jews). Individually, one Jew might refer to another as a “member of the tribe” (or MOT, for short) or landsman (meaning a person from the same place). Jews also have several terms for non-Jews, which have a variety of connotations.Goy In Hebrew, goy (plural: goyim) litera…
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My Jewish Learning broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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