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Israeli Attitudes Towards the Diaspora Community
Do you feel a connection to the Jews in the Diaspora? (New
Wave for Yisrael Hayom, April 25, 2012)
| Yes |
82.7% |
| No |
15.9% |
| Don't know |
1.4% |
Should the State of Israel assist Jewish communities in economic,
political, or anti-Semitic distress? (Jewish
Agency, March 20, 2012)
| Yes, I am certain |
61% |
| I believe so |
30% |
Do you believe political support (of Israel) by world Jewry
is important? (Jewish
Agency, March 20, 2012)
| Very important |
67% |
| Somewhat important |
28% |
Is economic support (of Israel) by world Jewry important?
(Jewish
Agency, March 20, 2012)
| Very important |
53% |
| Somewhat important |
33% |
Are Jews in Israel and world Jewry part of one people?
(Jewish
Agency, March 20, 2012)
| Yes, I am certain that Jews abroad and Jews in Israel
feel that they are part of one people |
30% |
| I believe so |
51% |
How do you characterize the relationship between Israeli Jews
and Diaspora Jewry? (Jewish
Agency, March 20, 2012)
| It is becoming stronger |
12% |
| It is weakening |
23% |
| The relationship is stable |
56% |
Does the relationship between world Jewry and the Jews in Israel
contribute to the Jewish people's continued existence? (Jewish
Agency, March 20, 2012)
| Agree strongly or agree somewhat |
89% |
How do you compare the importance of young Jewish people from
abroad visiting Israel as opposed to young Israeli Jews visiting Jewish
communities abroad? (Jewish
Agency, March 20, 2012)
| It is very important that young Diaspora Jews visit
Israel |
78% |
| It is somewhat important for young Diaspora Jews to visit Israel |
18% |
| It is very or somewhat important that young Israeli people visit
Jewish communities abroad |
74% |
Who bears the most responsibility to fight
outbreaks of anti-semitism in the Diaspora? (Survey of Contemporary
Israeli Attitudes Toward World Jewry commissioned by the B'nai B'rith
World Center - Jerusalem and conducted by Keevoon Research, Strategy
and Communications, June 2008)
| The State of Israel |
43.1% |
| The local Jewish community |
24.3% |
| The State of Israel and the local Jewish community bear equal responsibility |
22.5% |
| No answer/don't know |
10.1% |
Do you agree or disagree that
the opinions of Diaspora Jewry should be considered by the Israeli
government when deciding on any border changes? (Survey of
Contemporary Israeli Attitudes Toward World Jewry commissioned by the B'nai
B'rith World Center - Jerusalem and conducted by Keevoon Research, Strategy
and Communications, June 2008)
| Agree, they should be considered |
20.5% |
| Disagree, they should not be considered |
74.8% |
| No answer/don't know |
4.8% |
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On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the least important and 10 being the most important, how important is Israel's relationship with Diaspora Jewry? (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 6,7,10, 2007)
| 1 |
1% |
| 2 |
2% |
| 3 |
1% |
| 4 |
0% |
| 5 |
7% |
| 6 |
2% |
| 7 |
7% |
| 8 |
19% |
| 9 |
8% |
| 10 |
55% |
| Average Score |
8.6 |
How interested are you in television, radio, newspapers and internet reports concerning Diaspora Jewish communities or issues pertaining to Israel-Diaspora relations? (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 6,7,10, 2007)
| Interested |
78% |
| Not Interested |
22% |
Over the past few years the Government of Israel has been providing financial support for programs like "Taglit" and "Masa" which bring thousands of Diaspora youth to Israel for educational purposes, most for the first time. Do you support or oppose your tax money being used to fund these programs? (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 6,7,10, 2007)
In the past there have been times when the Jews in the Diaspora have publicly criticized the elected Government of Israel in their home countries. Which statement best represents your view? (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 6,7,10, 2007)
| Jews in the Diaspora have no right to publicly criticize the Government of Israel becuase they don't live in Israel |
54% |
| Jews who live in the Diaspora can publically criticize the Government of Israel because every Jew is a partner in Israel no matter where they live |
40% |
| Don't know/Refuse |
6% |
During last summer's War in Lebanon and throughout the recent rocket attacks on Sderot, various Diaspora Jewish communities have donated funds to help rebuild damage areas, fortify buildings, and lend economic support to those in need. Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the level of support extended by Diaspora Jews? (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 6,7,10, 2007)
| Satisfied |
77% |
| Unsatisfied |
10% |
| Don't know |
13% |
For many years Israel's leaders have called on all Jews to make Aliya. Which statement best represents your view? (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 6,7,10, 2007)
| All Jews should live in Israel because this is the only way Israel and the Jewish people will be strengthened |
46% |
| Jews should live dispersed in various communities in the world as diversity and global support is the only way Israel and the Jewish people will be strengthened |
41% |
| Don't know/Refuse |
13% |
Of the following, which will strengthen your personal connection most to Diaspora Jewry? (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 6,7,10, 2007)
| Diaspora Jews visiting Israel |
36% |
| Increased media coverage of Diaspora communities in the Israeli media |
25% |
| Visiting Diaspora communities |
16% |
| Increased support from Diaspora communities for projects in Israel |
14% |
| Don't know/Refuse |
9% |
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