Attitudes of American Jews: AJC Poll 2019
(April 10 - May 7, 2019)
How important is being Jewish in your life?
| Very Important |
41% |
|
Somewhat Important |
35% |
| Not That Important |
17% |
| Not Important At All |
7% |
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Caring about Israel is a very important part of my being a Jew.”
| Strongly Agree |
38% |
| Somewhat Agree |
24% |
|
Somewhat Disagree |
20% |
| Strongly Disagree |
15% |
Don't Know/No Response |
2%
|
Do you consider being Jewish mostly a matter of religion, or more a matter of ethnicity and culture?
| Religion |
24% |
| Ethnicity and Culture |
59% |
| Both Equally |
16% |
| Don't Know/No Response |
1% |
Looking ahead five years, do you think that the ties between American and Israeli Jews will be...?
| Stronger Than Today |
18% |
| Weaker Than Today |
24% |
| About The Same |
53% |
Don't Know/No Response |
4%
|
Using the metaphor of a family, do you consider Israeli Jews as your...?
| Siblings |
13% |
| First Cousins |
15% |
| Extended Family |
43% |
Not Part of my Family |
28%
|
Don't Know/No Response |
1%
|
Have you ever visited Israel?
|
Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling US-Israel Relations?
| Approve Strongly |
22% |
| Approve Somewhat |
14% |
| Disapprove Somewhat |
14% |
| Disapprove Strongly |
45% |
| Don't Know/No Response |
4% |
Compared to a year ago, do you think Americans are more united or more divided over their most important values?
|
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?
| Yes, it is Appropriate |
57% |
| No, it is Not Appropriate |
40% |
| Don't Know/No Response |
4% |
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?
| Favor Strongly |
33% |
| Favor Somewhat |
31% |
| Oppose Somewhat |
12% |
| Oppose Strongly |
14% |
| Don't Know/No Response |
10% |
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?
| All |
25% |
| Some |
41% |
| None |
28% |
| Don't Know/No Response |
7% |
Looking ahead five years, do you think that the chances for peaceful coexistence between Israel and a Palestinian state will...?
| Improve |
19% |
| Decline |
27% |
| Stay The Same |
51% |
| Don't Know/No Response |
3% |
Do you support or oppose the recent American recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory?
| Support |
50% |
| Oppose |
39% |
| Don't Know/No Response |
11% |
Do you identify as...?
| Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) |
7% |
| Modern Orthodox |
3% |
| Conservative |
13% |
| Reform |
29% |
Reconstructionist |
3%
|
Secular |
21%
|
Other |
23%
|
Do you have family in Israel with whom you feel close?
| Yes |
29% |
| No |
72% |
Do you think that a thriving Diaspora is vital for the long-term future of the Jewish people?
| Yes |
65% |
| No |
16% |
Don't Know/No Response |
17%
|
Do you think that a thriving State of Israel is vital for the long-term future of the Jewish people?
|
In U.S. politics today, do you consider yourself a...?
|
Is your opinion of the job President Trump is doing favorable or unfavorable?
|
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?
|
In your opinion, do Jews in Europe have a future, or should they leave now?
|
In your opinion, which foreign nation poses the single greatest danger to the United States?
| China |
21% |
| Iran |
14% |
| North Korea |
12% |
| Russia |
36% |
Another Country |
10%
|
Don't Know/No Response |
7%
|
Source: 2019 AJC Survey of American Jewish Opinion, AJC. Conducted April 10 - May 7, 2019.
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