Caroline Leavitt Quotes

I have a very strong sense of who I am as a Jew and a strong sense of belonging.

Judaism is a big part of my background, obviously, and my reality.

I am very proud of being Jewish. I went to a Jewish school all my life.

Most of the Jewish writer friends I have are American, and I feel closer to them because they're always obsessed with one issue - identity: what does it mean to be an American Jew?

We have our own values; we build our own special, our JEWISH life - and we are proud, so very proud.

When my children were born, I made the choice I wanted them to be raised as Jews and to have a Jewish education.

It's tough being a Jew.

There can be no equivocation. I am Jewish.

Most people don't seem to know that I am Jewish.

I am very proud of being Jewish.

I'm a cultural Jew, I was raised with it, so I'm still into it, like gefilte fish with kugel.

Jewishness is a very big part of my identity. I am a proud Jew, I would say, who doesn't practice very actively.

We are committed to raising our children as Jews. I knew that it had to start with me at a greater level, at a deeper level, if it was going to be a meaningful example to them.

A lot of Jews are great friends of mine.

I'm no more or less Jewish than any other Jew. Israel has survived because we haven't forgot our Judaism, but there are some Israelis who did forget.

If you are trying to raise a child to be a Jew, then you have to create a sense of Jewish identity. You really weaken that sense of identity if you celebrate two religions.

My purpose is to have American Jews look away from the success story with which they've cheered themselves up, and to have them remember the classical tradition, whatever it is.

As a matter of fact, part of being Jewish is the whole question of what it is to be a Jew.

I believe in Judaism, I was raised a Jew, I'm happy to be one - or proud to be one.

We have no problems with Jews and highly respect Judaism as a holy religion.

Being a Jew is like walking in the wind or swimming: you are touched at all points and conscious everywhere.

If you are a Rothschild, a Rosenwald, a Gimbel, or even a Waldbaum, growing up Jewish can be a rich experience. For the rest of us, it could be just so-so.

I've had a bris, was Bar Mitzvahed and, on occasion, have referred to a temple as a shul. I've never denied it, nor have I disguised it. I am, indeed, a Jew.

I don't like to publicly acknowledge being a Jew.

I've begun to think like a Jew, to feel like a Jew.