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California lawmakers pass bill allowing people to identify their Jewish ancestry on state forms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would allow Jews to voluntarily identify their Jewish heritage on state forms under a bill the state Assembly passed Monday. The…

  • California lawmakers pass bill allowing voluntary identification of Jewish heritage on state forms.
  • Bill aims to gather data on Jewish Californians for policy-making and addressing community needs.
  • Opponents express concerns about potential misuse of data due to historical context.

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