What is the Biggest Threat to Judaism?

Question:
What do you see as the biggest threat to Jewish survival - assimilation or anti-Semitism?
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Answer:
The biggest threat to Jewish survival, is confused Jewish identity. Sadly, today in many Jewish schools and families, Jewish identity is built, through teaching Holocaust awareness, and a fear of marrying out.

The Jewish community's preoccupation with assimilation and anti-Semitism, is not the solution, it is the problem. A pessimistic and negative presentation of being Jewish, turns off young Jews, more than anything else.
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When we are obsessed about anti-Semitism, we paint ourselves, as perpetual victims. When we over-emphasize the threat of assimilation, it makes us feel, like an endangered species.

The Jews are alongside the hump-back whale and the giant panda, in the list of helpless and pitiful communities, disappearing from the planet.

Is it so surprising that young Jews are opting out of Judaism? Who wants to be a victim?
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We have to stop defining ourselves, by the way others perceive us. Assimilation is when, non-Jews love us so much, they want to marry us. Anti-Semitism is when, non-Jews hate us so much, they want to kill us.

They both just happen to us; but what do we think of ourselves? We need a clear and positive reason, to stay Jewish.

Failing that, why should Judaism survive? Is there a good argument, for not assimilating into the welcoming societies surrounding us? Is there a compelling reason, to stay strong and proud, in the face of anti-Semitism?

I think there is.
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Judaism is the most powerful energy, that the world has ever seen. Jews thrive, because we have a message from the messenger, that the world needs to be told.

The Jewish way of life, is a revolutionary force, that can transform ordinary lives, into lives of meaning. A family that keeps Shabbos, is always connected, to what is really important- G-d. There is more to life, than accumulating wealth.

The Kosher laws elevate us, so that we are not mere animals, that must feed our every urge and desire; so that even eating itself, can be holy.

A Mezuzah on the door, makes this home built, for a higher purpose.

Judaism elevates the world to a level that it urgently needs: Every individual person, is created in the image of G-d, and is therefore unique and valuable; that morality is not relative, but absolute; that humans are partners with G-d in creation, with a mission to create heaven on earth.
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These bold Jewish goals are more relevant, now than ever. But bold Torah ideals, need bold Jewish people, to perpetuate them.

The world can only be elevated, if individuals first elevate themselves. We can only make the world into a Divine home, if we are Divine in own home. This is Judaism's method, to change the world for better.
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The biggest threat to Judaism, is not external pressure, but rather internal confusion. When we lose sight of our mission, we lose the strength and stamina, to survive.

The Jewish feeling, we need to develop in ourselves, and our children, is not fear of anti-Semitism, or guilt about assimilation. It is to have a humble pride, in the greatness of the Jewish mission; and confident resolve, to fulfill it.

When we are clear about our identity, no threat in the world, can shake us.