This editorial examines the contemporary crisis of Jewish identity definition within Jewish communities, analyzing the tensions between various approaches to determining Jewish identity. The author employs a critical analytical methodology, examining what is termed the "Kaufmann syndrome," which defines Judaism through social justice, cultural elements, and learning, contrasting this with religious definitions that themselves remain deeply divided along denominational lines. The study draws on historical perspective, referencing Professor Alexander Marx's distinction between history and current events to contextualize identity debates since the nineteenth century. Key findings reveal that multiple competing definitions create substantial disunity within Jewish communities, with intermarriage and conversion rates intensifying these definitional challenges. The analysis demonstrates that whether identity definitions originate from external sources, as during the Holocaust, or from internal community debates, the consequences prove divisive. The author concludes that this identity crisis cannot be dismissed, as changing experiences and contemporary realities, including cases like Commander Shalit and Professor Kaufmann, exemplify broader patterns of Jews whose identity depends on personal rather than communal definitions of Judaism. The editorial suggests that rather than seeking singular definitions, Jewish communities must recognize diverse perspectives as constituent elements requiring integration.