Is it possible for there to be such a thing as an atheist Jew?

Answer 1

Yes, I've read actually that there are many. They still consider the religion part of their personal and cultural identity.

Answer 2

A person can belong to an ethnic group which is mostly made up of Jews such as Ashkenazim or Sephardi, and at the same time have the belief system of an atheist.

But in my opinion it is contradictory to say someone is an Atheist Jew. Just as it would be contradictory to say someone is a Christian Hindu.

an Atheist Ashkenazi on the other hand is quite common.

Answer 3

Of course, since Jewishness is an ethnic group OR a religion.

Two famous Jewish atheists I know of:

Elie Wiesel (holocaust survivor and author)
Isaac Asimov

Apparently, the Nazis knew about atheist Jews, too.

Jim

Answer 4

A Jew can be someone who can culturally and historically identify with the Jewish community and they can be an adherent to any religion. It can be Judaisim, Islam, Christianity, Buddhist, Humanist etc., and yes, they can be athiest. I know it is confusing, but whether or not your parents raise you in a particular religion,it does not necessarily mean you believe in it.

Answer 5

There is no such thing as atheist, only people that don't wan to think about "paying' for their sins.

Answer 6

atheist does not go with a Jew
atheist Israeli goes

Answer 7

a person who was raised Jewish, was Jewish, looks Jewish is Jewish but now rejects God and all beliefes...yep its possible congrats you created a new breed

Answer 8

don't make sense; its like a freezing warm day !!!