AJC Surveys of American Jewish Opinion
(1993 - 2024)
Knowledge of History
Party ID
American Jewish Relations with Israeli Jews
How President Handles U.S.-Israel Relations
Iran
Peace
Jerusalem
Golan Heights
Jewish Identity
Security and Anti-Semitism
Lebanon
World Affairs And Transatlantic Relations
Terrorism/Hamas
Domestic Campaign Issues
Iraq
Islamic World
International Jewish Issues
Holocaust
Knowledge of History
How would you rate your level of knowledge about the history of the Zionist movement and the State of Israel? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Know a lot |
30%
|
Know some |
46%
|
Don’t know much |
19%
|
Don’t know much at all | 6% |
How would you rate your level of knowledge about the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Know a lot |
36%
|
Know some |
49%
|
Don’t know much |
13%
|
Don’t know much at all | 2% |
How would you rate your level of knowledge about the history and modern expressions of antisemitism? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Know a lot |
38%
|
Know some |
51%
|
Don’t know much |
10%
|
Don’t know much at all | 1% |
How would you rate your level of knowledge about the Jewish people’s historical and religious connections to the Land of Israel? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Know a lot |
44%
|
Know some |
47%
|
Don’t know much |
8%
|
Don’t know much at all | 1% |
Party ID
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as…? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
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Where would you place yourself on this scale?
|
American Jewish Relations with Israeli Jews
Thinking about now compared with before October 7, would you say that you feel: (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
More connected to Israel |
45%
|
Less connected to Israel |
19%
|
Neither more nor less connected |
36%
|
Looking ahead five years, do you think that the ties between American and Israeli Jews will be...?
2000*
|
2002*
|
2003*
|
2004*
|
2018
|
2019
|
|
Stronger Than Today |
32%
|
38%
|
36%
|
29%
|
20% |
18%
|
Weaker Than Today |
12%
|
8%
|
9%
|
10%
|
15% |
24%
|
About The Same |
50%
|
53%
|
53%
|
59%
|
60% |
53%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
6%
|
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
5%
|
4%
|
#Different wording - Becoming closer, Drifting apart, Neither, Not sure
Using the metaphor of a family, do you consider Israeli Jews as your...?
2018
|
2019
|
2021 | |
Siblings |
12% |
13%
|
11% |
First Cousins |
15% |
15%
|
15% |
Extended Family |
39% |
43%
|
46% |
Not Part of my Family |
31%
|
28%
|
28% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
2%
|
1%
|
1% |
Do you have family in Israel with whom you feel close?
2018
|
2019
|
|
Yes |
25% |
28%
|
No |
74% |
72%
|
How important is being connected with Israel to your Jewish identity?
2020
|
2021 | |
Very important |
29%
|
29% |
Somewhat important |
30%
|
31% |
Not too important |
24%
|
21% |
Not at all important |
17%
|
19% |
How close do you feel to Israel?
2000
|
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2008
|
|
Very close |
28%
|
29%
|
31%
|
31%
|
36%
|
37%
|
30%
|
29%
|
Fairly close |
46%
|
44%
|
43%
|
44%
|
41%
|
39%
|
40%
|
38%
|
Fairly distant |
18%
|
20%
|
18%
|
19%
|
18%
|
16%
|
21%
|
23%
|
Very distant |
7%
|
6%
|
8%
|
6%
|
5%
|
6%
|
8%
|
8%
|
Not sure |
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
0%
|
1%
|
2%
|
1%
|
2%
|
Do you think that a thriving Diaspora is vital for the long-term future of the Jewish people?
2018
|
2019
|
|
Yes |
69% |
65%
|
No |
17% |
16%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
14%
|
17%
|
Do you think that a thriving State of Israel is vital for the long-term future of the Jewish people?
|
Do you think it appropriate for American Jews to attempt to influence Israeli policy on such issues as national security and peace negotiations with the Palestinians?
2018
|
2019
|
|
Yes, it is Appropriate |
53% |
57%
|
No, it is Not Appropriate |
43% |
40%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
4% |
4%
|
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Regardless of their individual views on the peace negotiations with the Arabs, American Jews should support the policies of the duly elected government of Israel."
2004
|
2003
|
2002
|
2000
|
|
Agree |
63%
|
63%
|
61%
|
62%
|
Disagree |
33%
|
34%
|
36%
|
32%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
4%
|
4%
|
7%
|
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Israel no longer needs the financial support of American Jews."
2000
|
|
Agree | 10% |
Disagree | 87% |
Not sure | 2% |
Have you ever visited Israel?
|
(If answered never been to Israel) Why have you never been to Israel?
2005
|
2021 | |
Personal safety concerns |
20%
|
9% |
Lack of interest |
18%
|
24% |
Lack of opportunity | 25% | |
Travel costs / Lack of Funds |
49%
|
27% |
Hostility to Israel |
2%
|
|
Another reason | 14% | |
Not sure |
11%
|
In your opinion, can the State of Israel be both a Jewish state and a democracy, and if not, which should it be?
2018
|
|
It Can be Both |
68% |
It Should Just be a Jewish State |
7% |
It Should Just be a Democracy |
20% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
4% |
Do you think the fact that Orthodox Judaism is the only denomination recognized by Israel as an official form of Judaism...?
2018
|
|
Strengthens Ties Between U.S. and Israeli Jews |
7% |
Weakens Ties Between U.S. and Israeli Jews |
53% |
Has no Effect |
35% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
4% |
Currently, Jewish weddings, divorces, and conversions to Judaism in Israel are recognized only if Orthodox rabbis officiate. Should non-Orthodox rabbis also be permitted to officiate?
2018
|
|
Yes |
80% |
No |
17% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
3% |
Currently, Israeli law does not allow for civil [secular] marriage and divorce. Should the law be changed, and civil marriage and divorce allowed?
2018
|
|
Yes |
81% |
No |
13% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
5% |
Currently, prayer services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem—a site holy to Jews—are conducted according to Orthodox tradition, with men and women separated by a barrier. Do you support or oppose a mixed-gender prayer area adjacent to the Western Wall administered on an equal basis with the services at the Wall itself?
2018
|
|
Support |
73% |
Oppose |
21% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
6% |
Tension between secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming sharper. In your view, who is principally responsible for this increase in tension?
2000
|
|
Secular israelis | 7% |
Ultra-Orthodox Israelis | 72% |
Both equally | 12% |
Not sure | 9% |
Which one of the following qualities do you consider most important to your Jewish identity?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
|
Being part of the Jewish people |
41%
|
41%
|
43%
|
Religious observance |
13%
|
16%
|
14%
|
Support for Israel |
5%
|
6%
|
6%
|
A committment to social justice |
21%
|
19%
|
20%
|
Something else |
18%
|
17%
|
16%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
2%
|
1%
|
Please rate the importance of each of the following to your Jewish identity, indicating whether it is extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not important. (American Jewish Committee)
Participation in synagogue services
|
Jewish Study
|
Travel to Israel
|
Jewish organizational activity
|
Celebration of Jewish holidays
|
Remembrance of the Holocaust
|
|
Extremely important |
|
|
|
|
||
|
10%
|
10% |
5%
|
6%
|
21%
|
25%
|
Very important |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30%
|
32% |
24%
|
28%
|
49%
|
58%
|
Somewhat important |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34%
|
41% |
38%
|
42%
|
25%
|
15%
|
Not important |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26%
|
17% |
32%
|
24%
|
5%
|
2%
|
In your opinion, which is a greater threat to Jewish life in the United States today--intermarriage or anti-Semitism?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
|
Intermarriage |
31%
|
27%
|
32%
|
33%
|
Anti-Semitism |
66%
|
68%
|
66%
|
62%
|
Both equally Vol.) |
2%
|
3%
|
2%
|
3%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
2%
|
1%
|
2%
|
Do you belong to a synagogue or temple?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
|
Yes |
51%
|
50%
|
51%
|
57%
|
53%
|
50%
|
No |
49%
|
50%
|
49%
|
43%
|
46%
|
50%
|
How President and Prime Minister Handles U.S.-Israel Relations
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the job Joe Biden is doing as president? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2021
|
2024 | |
Approve |
70%
|
56% |
Disapprove |
26%
|
40% |
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024 | |
Approve | 48% |
Disapprove | 43% |
How would you characterize the U.S.-Israel relationship today?
2020
|
2021 | |
Very strong |
33%
|
20% |
Fairly strong |
53%
|
56% |
Fairly weak |
9%
|
16% |
Very weak |
9%
|
4% |
No opinion |
2%
|
4% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling U.S.-Israel Relations?*
2021
|
|
Approve Strongly |
19%
|
Approve Somewhat |
39%
|
Disapprove Somewhat |
11%
|
Disapprove Strongly |
16%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
15%
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling US-Israel Relations?
2018
|
2019
|
|
Approve Strongly |
21% |
22%
|
Approve Somewhat |
13% |
14%
|
Disapprove Somewhat |
16% |
14%
|
Disapprove Strongly |
41% |
45%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
8% |
4%
|
Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is doing his job as president?
2020
|
|
Approve Strongly |
15%
|
Approve Somewhat |
7%
|
Disapprove Somewhat |
4%
|
Disapprove Strongly |
73%
|
Is your opinion of the job President Trump is doing favorable or unfavorable?
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the Obama Administration’s handling of US-Israel relations?
2009
|
2010
|
|
Approve |
54%
|
55%
|
Disapprove |
32%
|
37%
|
Not sure |
14%
|
8%
|
Do you agree or disagree with the Obama Administration’s call for a stop to all new Israeli settlement construction?
Agree |
41%
|
Disagree |
51%
|
Not sure |
8%
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the Netanyahu government’s handling of US-Israel relations?
2009
|
2010
|
|
Approve |
59%
|
57%
|
Disapprove |
23%
|
30%
|
Not sure |
17%
|
12%
|
How would you characterize relations between Israel and the United States today? Are they very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative, or very negative?
1997
|
1998
|
1999
|
2000
|
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
|
Very positive |
23%
|
14%
|
15%
|
20%
|
21%
|
15%
|
13%
|
21%
|
Somewhat positive |
67%
|
70%
|
70%
|
70%
|
69%
|
71%
|
71%
|
65%
|
Somewhat negative |
9%
|
14%
|
14%
|
7%
|
9%
|
13%
|
14%
|
12%
|
Very negative |
0%
|
1%
|
1%
|
0%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
Not sure |
0%
|
1%
|
1%
|
2%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
Iran
Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling the Iran nuclear issue?
2021
|
|
Approve Strongly |
22%
|
Approve Somewhat |
33%
|
Disapprove Somewhat |
9%
|
Disapprove Strongly |
23%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
13%
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the Obama Administration’s handling of the Iran nuclear issue?
2009
|
2010
|
|
Approve |
49%
|
47%
|
Disapprove |
35%
|
42%
|
Not sure |
15%
|
11%
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government is handling the situation with Iran’s nuclear weapons program?
2006
|
|
Approve |
33%
|
Disapprove |
54%
|
Not sure |
13%
|
How concerned are you about the prospect of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons? Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, not concerned, or not concerned at all?
2007
|
|
Very concerned |
59%
|
Somewhat concerned |
33%
|
Not concerned |
7%
|
Not sure |
0%
|
Would you support or oppose the United States taking military action against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons?
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2008
|
2009
|
2010
|
|
Support |
49%
|
38%
|
35%
|
42%
|
56%
|
53%
|
Oppose |
46%
|
54%
|
57%
|
47%
|
36%
|
42%
|
Not sure |
6%
|
8%
|
8%
|
11%
|
7%
|
4%
|
Would you support or oppose the Israel taking military action against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons?
2009
|
2010
|
|
Support |
66%
|
62%
|
Oppose |
28%
|
33%
|
Not sure |
5%
|
5%
|
How much of a chance do you think there is that a combination of diplomacy and sanctions can stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons?*(2010)
Good chance |
5%
|
Some chance |
27%
|
Little chance |
45%
|
No chance |
23%
|
Not sure |
1%
|
Peace
Compared to one year ago, do you feel (more) optimistic about peace between Israel and individual Arab countries, (less) optimistic, or has there NOT been much change in how you feel? [2021 wording]
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2009
|
2010
|
2020
|
2021 | |
More optimistic now |
2%
|
5%
|
5%
|
21%
|
12%
|
6%
|
37%
|
33% |
Less optimistic now |
49%
|
37%
|
34%
|
19%
|
23%
|
22%
|
13%
|
20% |
Same as one year ago |
49%
|
58%
|
61%
|
59%
|
65%
|
72%
|
49%
|
46% |
Not sure |
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1% |
Compared to one year ago, do you feel (more) optimistic about peace between Israel and the Palestinians, (less) optimistic, or has there NOT been much change in how you feel?
2020
|
2021 | |
More optimistic |
16%
|
14% |
Less optimistic |
28%
|
25% |
Hasn’t been much change |
55%
|
60% |
Don’t Know/Refused |
1%
|
1% |
In the current situation, do you favor or oppose a two-state solution through the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state on the West Bank?
1993*
|
1994*
|
1995*
|
1998*
|
1999*
|
2002*
|
2003*
|
2004*
|
2005*
|
2006*
|
2007*
|
2009
|
2010
|
2018
|
2019
|
|
Favor Strongly |
|
|
31% |
33%
|
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Favor Somewhat |
28% |
31%
|
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Total Favor |
57%
|
53%
|
46%
|
42%
|
44%
|
49%
|
54%
|
57%
|
56%
|
54%
|
46%
|
49%
|
48%
|
59%
|
66%
|
Oppose Somewhat |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12% |
12%
|
||
Oppose Strongly |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18% |
14%
|
||
Total Oppose |
30%
|
34%
|
39%
|
49%
|
47%
|
47%
|
41%
|
37%
|
38%
|
38%
|
43%
|
41%
|
45%
|
30%
|
26%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
13%
|
13%
|
15%
|
9%
|
9%
|
5%
|
5%
|
6%
|
6%
|
9%
|
12%
|
1%
|
7%
|
10% |
10%
|
*Different wording, which notably excludes mention of demilitarization, which would be expected to increase favorability. Also asked only favor/oppose. In the current situation, do you favor or oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state?
As part of a peace agreement with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to dismantle all, some, or none of the Jewish settlements in the West Bank?
1994*
|
1995
|
1998
|
1999
|
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2009
|
2010
|
2018
|
2019
|
|
Yes, All | 37% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 10% | 12% | 12% | 15% |
8%
|
8%
|
15% |
25%
|
Some | 52% | 52% | 53% | 55% | 57% | 57% | 46% |
52%
|
56%
|
44% |
41%
|
|
None | 52% | 39% | 40% | 40% | 34% | 29% | 29% | 36% |
37%
|
34%
|
35% |
28%
|
Don’t Know/No Response | 8% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% |
2%
|
2%
|
6% |
7%
|
*The question in 1994 combined the West Bank with Gaza and asked for a yes/no answer. "Yes" replies compare to the sum of "All" and "Some" replies in the other surveys.
Looking ahead five years, do you think that the chances for peaceful coexistence between Israel and a Palestinian state will...?
2018
|
2019
|
|
Improve |
18% |
19%
|
Decline |
22% |
27%
|
Stay The Same |
56% |
51%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
3% |
3%
|
Do you think there will or will not come a time when Israel and its Arab neighbors will be able to settle their differences and live in peace?
2008
|
2007
|
|
Will |
38%
|
37%
|
Will not |
56%
|
55%
|
Not sure |
6%
|
8%
|
Do you think that negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas can or cannot lead to peace in the forseeable future?
2007
|
|
Can |
36%
|
Cannot |
55%
|
Not sure |
9%
|
Do you think that Israel can or cannot achieve peace with a Hamas-led Palestinian government?
2007
|
2008
|
2009
|
2010
|
|
Can |
17%
|
22%
|
17%
|
16%
|
Cannot |
74%
|
68%
|
79%
|
80%
|
Not sure |
9%
|
10%
|
4%
|
4%
|
Should the Palestinians be required or not be required to recognize Israel as a Jewish state in a final peace agreement?
2009
|
2010
|
|
Required |
94%
|
94%
|
Not required |
5%
|
3%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
1%
|
Do you support or oppose the Israeli government’s decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Gaza Strip?
2004
|
|
Support | 65% |
Oppose | 28% |
Not sure | 7% |
Do you support or oppose the Israeli government’s decision to build a security fence separating Israelis and Palestinians?
2005
|
2004
|
|
Support | 73% | 69% |
Oppose | 24% | 28% |
Not sure | 3% | 3% |
To what extent do each of the following Arab leaders support or oppose peace with Israel?
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt
|
President Bashar Assad of Syria
|
King Abdullah of Jordan
|
PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat
|
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas
|
|
Strongly support |
|
|
|
||
|
12%
|
1% |
21%
|
|
5%
|
|
8%
|
1% |
12%
|
1%
|
|
|
19%
|
2% |
17%
|
7%
|
|
Somewhat support |
|
|
|
|
|
|
48%
|
10% |
42%
|
|
29%
|
|
50%
|
13% |
46%
|
7%
|
|
|
48%
|
17% |
44%
|
33%
|
|
Somewhat oppose |
|
|
|
|
|
|
19%
|
22% |
18%
|
|
26%
|
|
24%
|
32% |
22%
|
20%
|
|
|
12%
|
28% |
13%
|
25%
|
|
Strongly oppose |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9%
|
51% |
10%
|
|
28%
|
|
8%
|
39% |
9%
|
70%
|
|
|
6%
|
28% |
8%
|
28%
|
|
Not sure |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12%
|
17% |
11%
|
|
13%
|
|
10%
|
15% |
11%
|
3%
|
|
|
15%
|
25% |
19%
|
8%
|
|
Overall, do you support or oppose the Israeli government’s handling of the peace negotiations with the Arabs?
1993
|
1994
|
1995
|
1996
|
1997*
|
1998*
|
2000
|
2003+
|
|
Support | 84 | 77 | 68 | 79 | 61 | 66 | 59 | 60 |
Oppose | 9 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 32 |
Not sure | 8 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 8 |
*The question in 1997 began by first noting the election of Netanyahu, then inserting his name in place of the word "Israeli." In 1998, "Netanyahu was used instead of "Israeli."
+The question in 2003 asked about negotiations with "the Palestinian Authority" and not "the Arabs."
If the Palestinian Authority (PLO) unilaterally declares statehood, what response by Israel would you most favor?
2000
|
|
Israel should accept the declaration of statehood | 24% |
Israel should break off negotiations with the Palestinians | 28% |
Israel should annex the remainder of the West Bank | 17% |
Other | 18% |
Not sure | 13% |
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “The goal of the Arabs is not the return of occupied territories but rather the destruction of Israel.”
1993
|
1994
|
1995
|
1998
|
1999
|
2000
|
2002
|
2003
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2009
|
2010
|
|
Agree |
42%
|
51%
|
56%
|
68%
|
66%
|
69%
|
82%
|
81%
|
78%
|
81%
|
82%
|
75%
|
75%
|
Disagree |
50%
|
41%
|
37%
|
24%
|
27%
|
23%
|
15%
|
16%
|
18%
|
13%
|
12%
|
19%
|
20%
|
Not sure |
9%
|
8%
|
7%
|
7%
|
7%
|
8%
|
4%
|
3%
|
5%
|
6%
|
6%
|
5%
|
5%
|
How concerned are you that the United States will pressure Israel to make concessions to the Palestinians in order to keep the Arab countries in the anti-terrorist coalition? Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not concerned at all? (2002)
Very concerned | 35% |
Somewhat concerned | 47% |
Not concerned at all | 18% |
Not sure | 0% |
Do you support or oppose the Israeli government’s current handling of relations with Yasir Arafat’s Palestinian Authority? [...with the Palestinian Authority? 2004]
2005
|
2004
|
2003
|
2002
|
|
Support |
67%
|
63%
|
60%
|
67%
|
Oppose |
26%
|
28%
|
32%
|
29%
|
Not sure |
7%
|
9%
|
8%
|
5%
|
Do you think there will or will not come a time when Israel and the Arabs will be able to settle their differences and live in peace?
2006
|
2007
|
2009
|
|
Will | 38% |
37%
|
43%
|
Will not | 56% |
55%
|
51%
|
Not sure | 6% |
8%
|
6%
|
Jerusalem
Do you support or oppose the recent U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and to relocate the U.S. embassy there?
2018
|
|
Support |
46% |
Oppose |
47% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
6% |
In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to compromise on the status of Jerusalem as a united city under Israeli jurisdiction?
1993
|
1994
|
1995
|
1998
|
1999
|
2000
|
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2009
|
2010
|
|
Yes | 30% | 32% | 33% | 33% | 42% | 36% |
41%
|
42%
|
42%
|
36%
|
40%
|
36%
|
37%
|
35%
|
No | 62% | 60% | 62% | 61% | 55% | 57% |
55%
|
54%
|
53%
|
60%
|
52%
|
58%
|
58%
|
61%
|
Not sure | 8% | 8% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 7% |
4%
|
4%
|
5%
|
5%
|
7%
|
7%
|
6%
|
4%
|
If yes, to previous question) In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to relinquish sovereignty of the Old City of Jerusalem?
2000
|
|
Yes | 17% |
No | 76% |
Not sure | 7% |
Golan Heights
Do you support or oppose the recent American recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory?
2019
|
|
Support |
50% |
Oppose |
39% |
Don’t Know/No Response |
11% |
How much land should Israel be willing to give up on the Golan Heights in order to reach a peace agreement with Syria?
1993
|
1994
|
1995
|
1998
|
1999
|
|
All of it | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Most of it | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Some of it | 29 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Only a small part of it | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 32 |
None of it | 27 | 32 | 33 | 42 | 37 |
Not sure | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Jewish Identity
Thinking about now compared with before October 7, would you say that you feel: (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
More connected to Jewish identity |
48%
|
Less connected to Jewish identity |
4%
|
Neither more nor less connected |
48%
|
How important is being Jewish in your life? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2008
|
2018
|
2019
|
2020
|
2021 | 2024 | |
Very Important |
50%
|
54%
|
50%
|
55%
|
61%
|
61%
|
50%
|
40% |
41%
|
39%
|
41% | 36% |
Somewhat/Fairly Important |
38%
|
34%
|
38%
|
33%
|
28%
|
29%
|
36%
|
37% |
35%
|
41%
|
38% | 36% |
Total Important |
88%
|
88%
|
88%
|
88%
|
89%
|
90%
|
86%
|
77%
|
76%
|
80%
|
79% | 72% |
Not Too/Very Important |
12%
|
12%
|
11%
|
12%
|
10%
|
10%
|
13%
|
17% |
17%
|
16%
|
17% | 21% |
Not At All Important |
6% |
7%
|
5%
|
4% | 8% | |||||||
Total Not Important |
23%
|
24%
|
21%
|
28% | ||||||||
Not Sure/No Opinion* |
|
1%
|
1% |
|
|
* Added in 2008
Wording of answer changed slightly.
Do you identify as...? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2008
|
2018
|
2019
|
2020
|
2024 | |
Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) |
6% |
7%
|
|
||||||||
Modern Orthodox |
5% |
3%
|
|
||||||||
Orthodox / Total Orthodox |
7%
|
8%
|
7%
|
10%
|
8%
|
8%
|
8%
|
11%
|
10%
|
9%
|
8% |
Conservative |
31%
|
33%
|
31%
|
32%
|
33%
|
29%
|
28%
|
14% |
13%
|
12%
|
15% |
Reform |
30%
|
30%
|
29%
|
29%
|
31%
|
30%
|
30%
|
29% |
29%
|
27%
|
32% |
Reconstructionist |
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
1%
|
3%
|
3%
|
5%
|
2% |
Secular / Just Jewish |
30%
|
28%
|
30%
|
26%
|
24%
|
29%
|
31%
|
16%
|
21%
|
43%
|
29% |
Other |
2%
|
2%
|
25%
|
23%
|
|
8% |
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Caring about Israel is a very important part of my being a Jew.”
2000*
|
2002*
|
2003*
|
2004*
|
2005*
|
2006*
|
2007
|
2018
|
2019
|
2023* | |
Total Agree |
80%
|
73%
|
76%
|
74%
|
79%
|
74%
|
69%
|
70%
|
62%
|
80% |
Total Disagree |
18%
|
26%
|
22%
|
25%
|
19%
|
25%
|
28
|
28%
|
35%
|
20% |
*Thinking about what being Jewish means to you, how important is caring about Israel to you? Total Important/Not important. October 5 - November 21, 2023.
Do you consider being Jewish mostly a matter of religion, or more a matter of ethnicity and culture?
2018
|
2019
|
|
Religion |
24% |
24%
|
Ethnicity and Culture |
56% |
59%
|
Both Equally |
17% |
16%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
2% |
1%
|
Security and Anti-Semitism
Do you think anti-Semitism in the United States is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all? (AJC, Jews September 9-October 4, 2020, September 11 - October 6, 2019, September 1-October 3, 2021, October 5-November 21, 2023, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2003
|
2007
|
2010
|
2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | |
A problem |
97%
|
87%
|
91%
|
73% | 84% | 88% | 88% | 90% | 93% | 93% |
Not a problem |
3%
|
12%
|
9%
|
26% | 16% | 12% | 11% | 10% | 6% | 7% |
*Alternative wording: How much of a problem, if at all, do you think anti-Semitism is in the United States today?
How would you rate your level of knowledge about the history and modern expressions of antisemitism? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Know a lot |
38%
|
Know some |
51%
|
Don’t know much |
10%
|
Don’t know much at all | 1% |
Since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, do you think that anti-Semitism in the U.S. has: (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Increased |
86%
|
Decreased |
1%
|
Stayed the same |
12%
|
Since October 7, how safe do you feel, if at all, wearing Jewish symbols out in public? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Safe |
39%
|
Unsafe |
42%
|
Not applicable |
19%
|
Since October 7, how safe do you feel, if at all, spending time in a synagogue, JCC, or another Jewish institution or building? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Safe |
49%
|
Unsafe |
27%
|
Not applicable |
23%
|
Since October 7, how safe do you feel, if at all, sharing your views on Israel on social media? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Safe |
29%
|
Unsafe |
45%
|
Not applicable |
26%
|
Since October 7, how safe do you feel, if at all, sharing your views on Israel with friends? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Safe |
71%
|
Unsafe |
22%
|
Not applicable |
8%
|
Have you considered leaving the United States due to anti-Semitism to move to another country since October 7? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Yes |
7%
|
No |
93%
|
Have you considered leaving the United States due to antisemitism to move to another country in the past 5 years prior to October 7? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Yes |
6%
|
No |
94%
|
Since October 7, have you ended a friendship or relationship because the person expressed antisemitic views? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Yes |
12%
|
No |
88%
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling the threat of anti-Semitism?
2021
|
|
Approve Strongly |
24%
|
Approve Somewhat |
40%
|
Disapprove Somewhat |
11%
|
Disapprove Strongly |
12%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
13%
|
Compared to a year ago, do you think Americans are more united or more divided over their most important values?
|
Compared to a year ago, is the status of Jews in the United States more secure or less secure?
|
Compared to a year ago, is the climate on college campuses less hostile or more hostile toward pro-Israel students?
|
Do you think that anti-Semitism on American college campuses is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
|
Very serious problem |
23%
|
28%
|
24%
|
25%
|
Somewhat of a problem |
57%
|
54%
|
56%
|
54%
|
Not a problem at all |
12%
|
11%
|
12%
|
13%
|
Not sure |
7%
|
8%
|
8%
|
9%
|
Anti-Semitic incidents have become more frequent in Europe. Do you think that Jews have a future as Jews in Europe, or should they leave now? [slightly different wording in different polls]
|
Do you think anti-Semitism in Europe is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all?
2002
|
2003
|
2010
|
|
Very serious problem |
41%
|
55%
|
51%
|
Somewhat of a problem |
53%
|
41%
|
44%
|
Not a problem at all |
3%
|
2%
|
3%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
2%
|
2%
|
Do you think that anti-Semitism around the world is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all?
2009
|
|
Very serious problem |
56%
|
Somewhat of a problem |
43%
|
Not a problem at all |
1%
|
Not sure |
1%
|
I am going to name some countries around the world. In each case tell me whether anti-Semitism in the country is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all. (American Jewish Committee)
Germany
|
Mexico
|
France
|
China
|
Great Britain
|
India
|
Russia
|
Turkey
|
Japan
|
|
Very serious problem |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
24%
|
2% |
54%
|
5%
|
7%
|
4%
|
29%
|
14%
|
2%
|
Somewhat of a problem |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64%
|
44% |
38%
|
38%
|
57%
|
42%
|
58%
|
61%
|
54%
|
Not a problem at all |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8%
|
45% |
6%
|
46%
|
33%
|
43%
|
10%
|
15%
|
34%
|
Not Sure |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3%
|
10% |
2%
|
11%
|
3%
|
12%
|
3%
|
10%
|
11%
|
Does the involvement of the United States in global affairs make our country more safe or less safe?
|
In your opinion, which foreign nation poses the single greatest danger to the United States?
2018
|
2019
|
|
China |
10% |
21%
|
Iran |
18% |
14%
|
North Korea |
17% |
12%
|
Russia |
44% |
36%
|
Another Country |
7%
|
10%
|
Don’t Know/No Response |
4%
|
7%
|
From the standpoint of national security, compared to a year ago, is the United States more secure or less secure?
|
Looking ahead over the next several years, do you think that anti-Semitism in the United States will increase greatly, increase somewhat, remain the same, decrease somewhat, or decrease greatly?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2007
|
|
Increase greatly |
9%
|
10%
|
9%
|
7%
|
18%
|
Increase somewhat |
35%
|
39%
|
33%
|
33%
|
37%
|
Remain the same |
46%
|
42%
|
45%
|
48%
|
36%
|
Decrease somewhat |
8%
|
7%
|
9%
|
9%
|
5%
|
Decrease greatly |
1%
|
1%
|
2%
|
1%
|
1%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
1%
|
3%
|
2%
|
4%
|
Looking ahead over the next several years, do you think that anti-Semitism around the world will increase greatly, increase somewhat, remain the same, decrease somewhat, or decrease greatly?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2009
|
2010
|
|
Increase greatly |
13%
|
20%
|
19%
|
16%
|
17%
|
15%
|
14%
|
Increase somewhat |
42%
|
47%
|
42%
|
38%
|
36%
|
30%
|
36%
|
Remain the same |
38%
|
26%
|
31%
|
40%
|
36%
|
42%
|
41%
|
Decrease somewhat |
5%
|
4%
|
6%
|
5%
|
7%
|
9%
|
7%
|
Decrease greatly |
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
1%
|
3%
|
2%
|
1%
|
In your opinion, what proportion of each of the following groups in the United States is anti-Semitic? most, many, some, very few, or none?
Most (2007)
|
Aggregate# (2007) |
Most
(2006) |
Aggregate#
(2006) |
Most
(2005) |
Aggregate#
(2005) |
Most
(2004) |
Aggregate#
(2004) |
Most
(2003) |
Aggregate#
(2003) |
Most
(2002) |
Aggregate#
(2002) |
|
Asians |
2%
|
35%
|
2%
|
43%
|
1%
|
43%
|
2%
|
44%
|
2%
|
46%
|
2%
|
38%
|
Muslims |
31%
|
84%
|
32%
|
88%
|
31%
|
88%
|
36%
|
91%
|
28%
|
88%
|
31%
|
80%
|
Hispanics |
2%
|
46%
|
2%
|
54%
|
2%
|
58%
|
4%
|
63%
|
3%
|
60%
|
3%
|
56%
|
Blacks |
7%
|
69%
|
5%
|
76%
|
5%
|
73%
|
7%
|
78%
|
6%
|
76%
|
6%
|
76%
|
Evangelical Protestants* |
9%
|
61%
|
9%
|
65%
|
13%
|
72%
|
10%
|
70%
|
20%
|
78%
|
19%
|
76%
|
Catholics |
4%
|
62%
|
5%
|
68%
|
5%
|
71%
|
4%
|
75%
|
5%
|
73%
|
4%
|
70%
|
Mormons** |
|
|
|
|
5%
|
53%
|
4%
|
69%
|
3%
|
65%
|
#Sum of Most, Many and Some
*Changed in 2004 to Evangelical Protestants from The Religious Right
**Changed in 2004 to Mormons from Mainstream Protestants
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Virtually all positions of influence in the United States are open to Jews."
2002
|
|
Agree |
56%
|
Disagree |
44%
|
Not sure |
0%
|
Do you think that anti-Semitism at the United Nations is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all?
2002
|
|
Very serious problem |
29%
|
Somewhat of problem |
55%
|
Not a problem at all |
13%
|
Not sure |
4%
|
Lebanon
In the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon, who emerged the winner?
2006
|
|
Hezbollah | 15% |
Israel | 24% |
Neither (vol.) | 49% |
Both (vol.) | 2% |
Not sure | 10% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Israeli government has handled the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon?
2006
|
|
Approve | 55% |
Disapprove | 35% |
Not sure | 10% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government has handled the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon?
2006
|
|
Approve | 53% |
Disapprove | 39% |
Not sure | 8% |
Do you think that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is likely to lead to a larger war involving other countries in the Middle East or not?
2006
|
|
Yes, likely | 46% |
No, not likely | 44% |
Not sure | 10% |
In your opinion, does the United Nations treat Israel fairly or unfairly in its deliberations?
2007
|
2006
|
|
Fairly |
27%
|
27% |
Unfairly |
61%
|
66% |
Not sure |
12%
|
7% |
World Affairs And Transatlantic Relations
How desirable is it that the United States exerts strong leadership in world affairs? Is it very desirable, somewhat desirable, somewhat undesirable, or very undesirable?
2004
|
2003
|
|
Very desirable |
45%
|
43%
|
Somewhat desirable |
42%
|
44%
|
Somewhat undesirable |
2%
|
8%
|
Very undesirable |
9%
|
3%
|
Not sure |
1%
|
1%
|
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "When dealing with common problems, the United States and Europe should be more willing to make decisions jointly, even if this means that the United States, as well as Europe, will sometimes have to go along with a policy that is not its first choice."
2004
|
2003
|
|
Agree |
77%
|
75%
|
Disagree |
21%
|
22%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
3%
|
In general, in responding to international crises, do you think the United States should or should not act alone, if it does not have the support of its allies?
2004
|
2003
|
|
Should act alone |
33%
|
37%
|
Should not act alone |
64%
|
60%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
3%
|
Do you believe that the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon reflect the true teachings of Islam?
2003
|
|
Yes |
19%
|
No |
76%
|
Not sure |
5%
|
Terrorism/Hamas
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024 | |
Approve | 48% |
Disapprove | 43% |
How important do you think it is for the United States to support Israel in the aftermath of October 7? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Important |
85%
|
Not important |
15%
|
Has discourse about the Israel-Hamas war affected your personal or work relationships in the following way? I have avoided talking about the Israel-Hamas war with someone. (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Yes |
53%
|
No |
47%
|
Has discourse about the Israel-Hamas war affected your personal or work relationships in the following way? I have lost a friendship or relationship because we disagree about the Israel-Hamas war. (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Yes |
13%
|
No |
86%
|
Has discourse about the Israel-Hamas war affected your personal or work relationships in the following way? I have felt unsafe in an in-person or virtual conversation about the Israel-Hamas war. (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Yes |
17%
|
No |
83%
|
Has discourse about the Israel-Hamas war affected your personal or work relationships in the following way? I have hidden my Jewish identity or chosen not to disclose it when meeting someone new. (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
2024
|
|
Yes |
27%
|
No |
72%
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the way President George W. Bush is handling the U.S. campaign against terrorism?
2004*
|
2003
|
2002
|
|
Approve |
42%
|
41%
|
59%
|
Disapprove |
52%
|
54%
|
37%
|
Not sure |
6%
|
5%
|
5%
|
*Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States government is handling the campaign against terrorism?
Compared to one year ago, do you feel more safe from the threat of terrorism, less safe, or about as safe as you felt one year ago?
2006
|
2007
|
|
More |
8%
|
5%
|
Less |
31%
|
22%
|
Same |
61%
|
73%
|
Not sure |
0%
|
1%
|
Do you think that Americans will or will not have to give up some of their personal freedoms in order to make the country safe from terrorist attacks?
2002
|
|
Will |
78
|
Will not |
20
|
Not sure |
2
|
Is the Palestinian Authority (PLO) doing enough or not doing enough to control terrorist activity against Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian extremist groups?
1995
|
1996
|
1998
|
1999
|
2002
|
|
Is doing enough | 5% |
9%
|
3%
|
6%
|
1%
|
Is not doing enough | 91% |
82%
|
94%
|
91%
|
98%
|
Not sure | 4% |
9%
|
3%
|
4%
|
1%
|
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it.
2002
|
2002
|
2002
|
|
Favor
|
Oppose
|
Not sure
|
|
Expanded undercover activities to penetrate groups under suspicious |
86
|
12
|
2
|
Adoption of a national I.D. system for all U.S. citizens |
67
|
30
|
3
|
Expanded camera surveillance on streets and in public places |
65
|
33
|
3
|
Profiling of people and searching them based on their nationality, race, or religion |
35
|
62
|
2
|
Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican party or the Democratic party is more likely to make the right decision when it comes to dealing with terrorism?
2007
|
2006
|
|
Republican |
30%
|
28%
|
Democrat |
53%
|
51%
|
Both (vol.) |
2%
|
5%
|
Neither (vol.) |
8%
|
10%
|
Not sure |
7%
|
6%
|
Domestic Campaign Issues
If the presidential election were held today, for whom would you most likely vote? Whom did you vote for? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
|
Which of the two major party candidates for president would be better for the U.S.-Israel relationship? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
|
Which of the two major party candidates for president would be better at combating anti-Semitism in the U.S.? (AJC, March 12-April 6, 2024)
|
Which of the two major party candidates for president would be better at combating terrorism?
|
Which of the two major party candidates for president would be better at dealing effectively with Iran?
|
Which of the two major party candidates for president would be better at combating antisemitism in the U.S.?
|
Who did you vote for for President in 2016?
|
In deciding who you would like to see elected president next year, which issue will be most important to you? Please select one of the following.
Among the following choices, what do you think are the most important issues in deciding how you will vote in the 2016 presidential election?
Which of the following is the most important issue for you in deciding how you will vote in the 2020 presidential election?
2007
|
2016
|
2020
|
|
The COVID-19 pandemic |
26%
|
||
Foreign Policy |
10%
|
5%
|
|
War in Iraq |
16%
|
|
|
Economy and jobs |
23%
|
29%
|
13%
|
Terrorism and national security |
14%
|
16%
|
|
Health care |
19%
|
9%
|
17%
|
Support for Israel |
6%
|
|
|
Immigration |
6%
|
4%
|
|
Education |
4%
|
|
|
Energy crisis / Climate Change |
6%
|
9%
|
|
Federal Deficit |
2%
|
|
|
Taxes |
3%
|
|
|
Race Relations |
4%
|
12%
|
|
Crime |
6%
|
||
Another issue |
|
12%
|
|
Not sure |
5%
|
|
|
Which one issue would you most like to hear the candidates for president discuss during the 2008 presidential campaign? ( September 8-21, 2008)
Economy |
54%
|
War in Iraq |
6%
|
Health Care |
11%
|
Immigration |
2%
|
Energy |
5%
|
Education |
2%
|
Israel |
3%
|
Taxes |
2%
|
Social Security |
2%
|
Supreme Court Nominations |
1%
|
Terrorism |
5%
|
Not Sure |
6%
|
Regardless of how you usually vote, do you think the Republican Party or the Democratic Party is more likely to make the right decision in dealing with the following issues? September 8-21, 2008)
Republican
|
Democratic
|
Not Sure
|
|
Terrorism |
36%
|
53%
|
11%
|
Ensuring a strong economy |
28%
|
62%
|
10%
|
Support for Israel |
32%
|
52%
|
16%
|
Energy independence |
26%
|
63%
|
11%
|
War in Iraq |
31%
|
61%
|
7%
|
What is the most important problem facing the United States today? Please select one of the following.
2007
|
|
War in Iraq |
16%
|
Economy and jobs |
22%
|
Terrorism and national security |
15%
|
Health care |
19%
|
Immigration |
8%
|
Education |
8%
|
Energy crisis |
7%
|
Not sure |
4%
|
Which comes closest to your view about what the government policy should be towards illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States? Should the government deport all illegal immigrants back to their home country, OR allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States in order to work but only for a limited amount of time, OR allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States and become U.S. citizens but only if they meet certain requirements over a period of time?
2006
|
2007
|
|
Deport all |
14%
|
15%
|
Remain to work for limited amount of time |
17%
|
14%
|
Remain to work if meet certain criteria |
66%
|
67%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
4%
|
How serious a problem do you think the issue of illegal immigration is for the United States right now — very serious, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem at all?
2006
|
2007
|
|
Very serious problem |
40%
|
42%
|
Somewhat serious problem |
38%
|
37%
|
Not too serious problem |
17%
|
16%
|
Not a problem at all |
4%
|
5%
|
Not sure |
1%
|
0%
|
When the Senate votes on a Supreme court nominee, should it consider only that person’s legal qualifications and background, or along with legal background, should the Senate also consider how that nominee might vote on major issues the Supreme Court decides?
2005
|
|
Legal Only |
27%
|
Issues, too |
70%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
If a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court favors overturning the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion, in your view, should that alone disqualify that person from serving on the Supreme Court, or not?
2005
|
|
Should |
50%
|
Should not |
49%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
Do you think the number of immigrants from foreign countries who are permitted to come to the United States to live should be increased a lot, increased a little, left the same as it is now, decreased a little, or decreased a lot?
2003
|
2002
|
|
Increased a lot |
4
|
3
|
Increased a little |
11
|
9
|
Left the same as it is now |
43
|
43
|
Decreased a little |
21
|
21
|
Decreased a lot |
20
|
22
|
Not sure |
2
|
2
|
Which do you think is better for the United States - to encourage immigrants to blend into American culture by giving up some important aspects of their own culture, or to encourage immigrants to maintain their own culture more strongly, even if that means they do not blend in as well?
2002
|
|
Blend in |
61%
|
Maintain own culture |
31%
|
Both |
4%
|
Not sure |
4%
|
Do you think that the government should or should not provide taxpayer funds for social service programs run by religious institutions, such as churches or synagogues?
2002
|
2003
|
2005
|
|
Should |
24%
|
25%
|
32%
|
Should not |
73%
|
73%
|
66%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
|
3%
|
Do you favor or oppose government aid to parochial or other religious schools?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
|
Favor |
22%
|
25%
|
25%
|
Oppose |
76%
|
73%
|
72%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
2%
|
3%
|
Which comes closest to your view? Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry. OR, Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry. OR, There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple’s relationship? (2004)
Legal marriage |
49%
|
Civil union |
36%
|
No legal recognition |
13%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
Would you favor or oppose an amendment to the United States Constitution that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman and makes same-sex marriages unconstitutional? (2004)
Favor |
24%
|
Oppose |
74%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional and cannot be recited in schools because the phrase ’under God’ violates the separation of church and state. Do you think the phrase ’under God’ should or should not be part of the Pledge of Allegiance? (2003)
Should |
66%
|
Should not |
31%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
In your opinion, how important is it that the United States achieve energy independence? Is it very important, somewhat important, or not important at all?
2002
|
2003
|
2005
|
2006
|
|
Very important |
71%
|
73%
|
77%
|
81%
|
Somewhat important |
27%
|
24%
|
21%
|
18%
|
Not important |
2%
|
2%
|
1%
|
1%
|
Don’t Know/Not Application |
1%
|
1%
|
0%
|
1%
|
What is the best way for the United States to handle its energy needs--by encouraging greater energy production, by encouraging greater energy conservation, or both equally?
2002
|
2005
|
2006
|
2008
|
|
Greater energy production |
6%
|
6%
|
5%
|
7%
|
Greater energy conservation |
18%
|
11%
|
9%
|
6%
|
Developing alternative energy sources* |
72%
|
74%
|
75%
|
|
Both equally / All Three* |
75%
|
11%
|
11%
|
10%
|
Don’t Know/No Answer |
1%
|
1%
|
2%
|
2%
|
*Added in 2005
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "The United States should develop independent sources of energy even at the risk of damaging the environment."
2007
|
|
Agree |
22%
|
Disagree |
73%
|
Not sure |
5%
|
Iraq
Do you approve or disapprove of the war with Iraq?
2002*
|
2003**
|
2004
|
2005
|
|
Approve |
59%
|
43%
|
30%
|
28%
|
Disapprove |
36%
|
54%
|
66%
|
70%
|
Not sure |
5%
|
3%
|
4%
|
2%
|
*Do you approve or disapprove of the United States taking military action against Iraq to try and remove Saddam Hussein from power?
*(Do you approve or disapprove of the war with Iraq?
In your opinion, do you think that a war between the United States and Iraq is likely to lead to a larger war between other countries in the Middle East?
2002 | |
Yes, likely | 56 |
No, not likely | 41 |
Not sure | 3 |
As you may know, the United States has sent more than 20,000 additional troops to Iraq. From what you have heard or read, would you say this troop increase is making the situation in Iraq better, making it worse, or is it having no impact on the situation in Iraq so far?
2007
|
|
Better |
30%
|
Worse |
16%
|
No impact |
52%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
Which of these do you think is most likely? Iraq will become a stable democracy in the next year or two, OR Iraq will become a stable democracy, but it will take longer than a year or two, OR Iraq will probably never become a stable democracy?
2006 | |
---|---|
Will in the next year or two |
3%
|
Will take longer than a year or two |
27%
|
Will never become a stable democracy |
66%
|
Not sure |
4%
|
If the United States takes military action against Iraq, do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States will increase, decrease, or stay about the same? 2002)
Do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States has increased, decreased, or stayed about the same as a result of the war with Iraq?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
|
Increased |
62%
|
42%
|
57%
|
Decreased |
6%
|
9%
|
37%
|
Stay about the same |
32%
|
48%
|
35%
|
Not sure |
1%
|
1%
|
1%
|
In your opinion, do you think that a war between the United States and Iraq is likely to lead to a larger war between other countries in the Middle East?
2002
|
|
Yes, likely |
56%
|
No, not likely |
41%
|
Not sure |
3%
|
Islamic World
Do you agree or disagree with those who claim that the West and the Muslim world are engaged in a clash of civilizations?
2002
|
2007
|
|
Agree |
64%
|
63%
|
Disagree |
29%
|
26%
|
Not sure |
7%
|
10%
|
Do you think that anti-Semitism in the Muslim world is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all?
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2010
|
|
Very serious problem |
75%
|
77%
|
72%
|
76%
|
73%
|
68%
|
87%
|
Somewhat of a problem |
22%
|
20%
|
22%
|
22%
|
23%
|
30%
|
11%
|
Not a problem at all |
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
1%
|
2%
|
1%
|
1%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
1%
|
2%
|
1%
|
3%
|
1%
|
1%
|
International Jewish Issues
I would like your opinion of some countries today. Is your overall opinion of INSERT COUNTRY) very favorable, somewhat favorable, neutral, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (2002)
I would like you to rate your feelings toward some countries, institutions and people, with one hundred meaning a very warm, favorable feeling, zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling, and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred. How would you rate your feelings toward [ ]. (2003/04)
Mean Score (2005)
|
Mean Score (2004)
|
Mean Score (2003)
|
Very favorable (2002)
|
Some what favorable (2002)
|
Neutral (2002)
|
Somewhat unfavorable (2002)
|
Very unfavorable (2002)
|
Not sure (2002)
|
|
United States |
82
|
84
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Iran |
|
|
27
|
1
|
2
|
11
|
30
|
56
|
0
|
Australia |
|
|
|
50
|
29
|
19
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
Saudi Arabia |
|
|
29
|
0
|
7
|
18
|
37
|
37
|
1
|
Germany |
50
|
47
|
45
|
5
|
28
|
39
|
19
|
9
|
1
|
Jordan |
|
|
43
|
4
|
27
|
32
|
27
|
10
|
1
|
Egypt |
|
|
45
|
2
|
23
|
35
|
29
|
10
|
1
|
Great Britain |
|
77
|
77
|
57
|
29
|
11
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
Pakistan |
|
|
|
1
|
10
|
27
|
37
|
24
|
1
|
Russia |
|
52
|
51
|
3
|
31
|
46
|
17
|
3
|
1
|
France |
37
|
35
|
33
|
8
|
22
|
27
|
27
|
15
|
1
|
The Vatican |
54
|
45
|
51
|
6
|
18
|
42
|
22
|
11
|
2
|
Syria |
|
|
24
|
1
|
4
|
18
|
32
|
44
|
1
|
Turkey |
51
|
|
52
|
6
|
28
|
43
|
18
|
4
|
2
|
India |
57
|
|
55
|
4
|
25
|
47
|
20
|
3
|
1
|
China |
46
|
|
44
|
1
|
19
|
39
|
29
|
10
|
1
|
Bulgaria |
|
|
|
2
|
10
|
68
|
10
|
3
|
8
|
The European Union |
|
57
|
54
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
Poland |
|
56
|
56
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
The Palestinians Palestinian Authority) |
|
|
21
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
Italy |
|
59
|
62
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spain |
|
57
|
62
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
South Africa |
56
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mexico |
59
|
||||||||
Japan |
62
|
I would like you to rate how various foreign governments feel toward Israel, with one hundred meaning a very warm, favorable feeling, zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling, and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred. How would you rate the government of [ ] in terms of feelings toward Israel?
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
|
United States |
76
|
76
|
75
|
77
|
Saudi Arabia |
22
|
|
|
|
Germany |
41
|
46
|
50
|
44
|
Jordan |
33
|
|
|
36
|
Egypt |
35
|
|
|
37
|
Great Britain |
65
|
64
|
|
65
|
Poland |
49
|
49
|
|
|
Iran |
16
|
|
|
|
France |
30
|
30
|
33
|
30
|
Syria |
16
|
|
|
15
|
Turkey |
45
|
|
45
|
38
|
India |
47
|
|
50
|
|
The Vatican |
49
|
43
|
54
|
|
Italy |
54
|
50
|
|
|
Spain |
53
|
49
|
|
|
Russia |
45
|
43
|
|
38
|
South Africa |
48
|
|
51
|
|
China |
42
|
|
45
|
36
|
Mexico |
48
|
|
||
Japan |
53
|
|
Is your opinion of the United Nations very favorable, somewhat favorable, neutral, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
2002
|
2005
|
|
Very favorable |
9%
|
7%
|
Somewhat favorable |
34%
|
32%
|
Neutral |
22%
|
21%
|
Somewhat unfavorable |
24%
|
23%
|
Very unfavorable |
11%
|
18%
|
Not sure |
0%
|
0%
|
I am going to name some countries in Europe. In each case tell me whether anti-Semitism in the country is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all. (2004)
Very serious problem
|
Somewhat of a problem
|
Not a problem at all
|
Not sure
|
|
Germany |
25%
|
65%
|
6%
|
4%
|
Great Britain |
4%
|
60%
|
31%
|
4%
|
France |
64%
|
29%
|
5%
|
3%
|
Italy |
4%
|
64%
|
24%
|
8%
|
Spain |
8%
|
63%
|
21%
|
8%
|
Russia |
25%
|
64%
|
6%
|
4%
|
Belgium |
6%
|
49%
|
33%
|
13%
|
Holland |
4%
|
42%
|
45%
|
10%
|
In your opinion, what proportion of each of the following groups in Europe is anti-Semitic—most, many, some, very few, or none?
Most
(2004) |
Aggregate#
(2004) |
|
Catholics |
7%
|
79%
|
Muslims |
43%
|
93%
|
The far Left |
13%
|
69%
|
Protestants |
4%
|
74%
|
The far Right |
21%
|
78%
|
Holocaust
Please tell me if you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with the following statement: “Nearly 60 years after the end of World War II, it is time to put the memory of the Nazi extermination of the Jews behind us.”
2003
|
|
Agree strongly |
4%
|
Agree somewhat |
8%
|
Disagree somewhat |
16%
|
Disagree strongly |
71%
|
Not sure |
0%
|
Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with the following statement: "Germany today is making a sincere effort to deal with the legacy of the Holocaust."
2002
|
2004
|
|
Agree strongly |
13%
|
18%
|
Agree somewhat |
50%
|
53%
|
Disagree somewhat |
24%
|
19%
|
Disagree strongly |
10%
|
8%
|
Not sure |
2%
|
3%
|
Source: “Survey of American Jewish Opinion,” American Jewish Committee, (1993-2021 - available years).