Israeli Public Opinion Polls: Attitudes Toward Diaspora Jewry
The newly adopted Nation-State Law says that Israel will work to maintain the bond between the country and Diaspora Jewry and will also strive to preserve the Jewish cultural, historical, and religious heritage in the Diaspora. Some claim that this wording expresses Israel’s condescension toward Diaspora Jewry, as if they need its help on these matters. In your opinion, is this interpretation of the law right or not right?
(Peace Index, July 2018)
Israeli Jews I'm sure it's right 12.6% I think it's right 20.2% I think it's not right 27.9% I know it's not right 22.8%Don't know/No answer 16.5%
American Jewish support of Israel is essential for the security of the State of Israel.
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 40% Don't Know 3% Disagree 13%Strongly Disagree 4%
A strong and thriving American Jewry is important for the future of Israel.
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 42% Don't Know 3% Disagree 18%Strongly Disagree 5%
To what extent do you feel that Jews in Israel and Jews in the United States share a common destiny?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 30% To Some Extent 45% Don't Know 2% Not Much 20%Hardly at All 4%
To what extent does it seem to you that Jews in Israel and American Jews should be responsible for one another's welfare?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 59% To Some Extent 34% Don't Know 2% Not Much 4%Hardly at All 1%
All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose Taglit, that brings young Jews to Israel?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
Strongly Favor 60% Favor 30% No Opinion 4% Oppose 5%Strongly Oppose 2%
All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose government funding of young Israeli Jews to experience Jewish life in America?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
Strongly Favor 24% Favor 39% No Opinion 8% Oppose 20%Strongly Oppose 9%
A Jew can lead a much more meaningful Jewish life in Israel than in the United States.
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 29% Don't Know 3% Disagree 22%Strongly Disagree 10%
To what extent should the Israeli government take into account the views of Jewish leaders in the U.S. with respect to status of the Reform and Conservative movements in Israel?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 13% To Some Extent 26% Don't Know 6% Not Much 23%Hardly at All 32%
To what extent should the Israeli government take into account the views of Jewish leaders in the U.S. with respect to regulation of how people pray at the Kotel?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 15% To Some Extent 25% Don't Know 4% Not Much 22%Hardly at All 35%
To what extent should the Israeli government take into account the views of Jewish leaders in the U.S. with respect to building settlements in the Territories?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 8% To Some Extent 21% Don't Know 4% Not Much 27%Hardly at All 40%
To what extent should the Israeli government take into account the views of Jewish leaders in the U.S. with respect to regulation of conversion in Israel?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 15% To Some Extent 27% Don't Know 4% Not Much 23%Hardly at All 31%
To what extent should the Israeli government take into account the views of Jewish leaders in the U.S. with respect to peace negotiations with the Palestinians?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 7% To Some Extent 25% Don't Know 4% Not Much 27%Hardly at All 37%
To what extent should the Israeli government take into account the views of Jewish leaders in the U.S. with respect to treatment of Israeli Arabs?
(UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)
To a Great Extent 6% To Some Extent 21% Don't Know 4% Not Much 28%Hardly at All 41%
To what extent should the Israeli government take into account the implications of it's decisions on Disapora Jewry?
(Mitvim Institute Israel Foreign Policy Index, November 2017)
Total Jews Arabs To a Large Extent 16% 18% 6% To a Moderate Extent 35% 36% 18% To a Small Extent 34% 36% 33% Not at All 5% 3% 8%No Answer/Don't Know 11% 7% 35%
Decisions by the Israeli government should consider the...
(Jewish Media Summit/Israel Democracy Institute, June 2014)
Impact on Diaspora Jewry (Yes) 71% Impact on Diaspora Jewry (No) 26% Views of Diaspora Jewry (Yes) 51% Views of Diaspora Jewry (No) 47%
Should the opinions of Diaspora Jews be taken into account regarding the Peace Process in Israel?
(Jerusalem Post/Telesker, June 2013)
Should Not be Taken into Account 31.9% Considered a Small Extent 33.6% Considered to a Large Extent 21.6% Considered to a Very Great Extent 9.4%
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 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 30% I Believe So 51%
How do you characterize the relationship between Israeli Jews and Diaspora Jewry?
(Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)
Becoming Stronger 12% Weakening 23% Stable 56%
How Important is it that Jews from abroad visit Israel and young Israeli Jew visit Jewish communities abroad?
(Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)
Very Important that Young Diaspora Jews Visit Israel 78% Somewhat Important that Young Diaspora Jews Visit Israel 18% Very Important that Young Israelis Visit Jewish Communities Abroad 74%
Should the opinions of Diaspora Jewry be considered by the Israeli government when deciding on any border changes?
(Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 2008)
Should be Considered 20.5% Should Not be Considered 74.8% No Answer 4.8%
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the most important), how important is Israel's relationship with Diaspora Jewry?
(Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 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
Jews in the Diaspora have often publicly criticized the Government of Israel. Which statement best represents your view?
(Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 2007)
Jews in the Diaspora have no right to publicly criticize the Government of Israel 54% Jews who live in the Diaspora can publically criticize the Government of Israel because every Jew is a partner in Israel 40% No Answer 6%