American Judaism stands at a crossroads, as the traditional "ethnic-survivalist" agenda focused on Israel's security and combating anti-Semitism loses its grip on younger generations. While Israel Friedlaender's 1907 essay "The Problem of Judaism in America" anticipated key challenges, today's American Jews increasingly question the relevance of Jewish identity rather than seeking protection from persecution. Through historical analysis, demographic assessment, and programmatic evaluation of contemporary Jewish institutions, clear patterns emerge: declining synagogue membership, weakening emotional attachment to Israel among younger cohorts, and reduced philanthropic engagement with traditional Jewish causes. Yet amid these challenges, a Jewish renaissance is taking root, organized around three classical pillars from Mishnaic tradition: Torah (Jewish learning), Avodah (spiritual grounding), and Gemilut Hasadim (social responsibility). Evidence includes growing participation in adult Jewish education programs, innovative spiritual practices within synagogues, and expanding Jewish involvement in healing, social justice, and community service initiatives. These developments represent the foundation for a positive, purpose-driven Jewish agenda that can attract younger generations seeking meaning and community engagement beyond defensive ethnic solidarity.