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Israeli Attitudes Towards the Diaspora Community
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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