Israeli Public Opinion Polls: Attitudes Toward Diaspora Jewry

Note: We are presenting raw data. To analyze the data, we encourage users to read the entire study and the methodology used. Results and reliability can be affected by sample size, question wording, and question order. Responses may also be influenced by context and timing, for example, if the survey is conducted during a war.

How have the following affected or not affected relations between Israel and the diaspora? (Israel Democracy Institute, September 15-19, 2024)
The events of October 7 and the “Iron Swords” war

How have the following affected or not affected relations between Israel and the diaspora? (Israel Democracy Institute, September 15-19, 2024)

The increased harassment of Jews abroad

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)

American Jewish support of Israel is essential for the security of the State of Israel.
              (UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)

A strong and thriving American Jewry is important for the future of Israel.
              (UJA-Federation Survey of Israeli Jews, January 2018)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Decisions by the Israeli government should consider the...
              (Jewish Media Summit/Israel Democracy Institute, June 2014)

Should the opinions of Diaspora Jews be taken into account regarding the Peace Process in Israel?
              (Jerusalem Post/Telesker, June 2013)

Should the State of Israel assist Jewish communities in economic, political, or anti-Semitic distress?
              (Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)

Do you feel a connection to the Jews in the Diaspora?
              (New Wave for Yisrael Hayom, April 25, 2012)

Should the State of Israel assist Jewish communities in economic, political, or anti-Semitic distress?
              (Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)

Do you believe political support (of Israel) by world Jewry is important?
              (Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)

Is economic support (of Israel) by world Jewry important?
             (Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)

Are Jews in Israel and world Jewry part of one people?
             (Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)

How do you characterize the relationship between Israeli Jews and Diaspora Jewry?
             (Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)

How Important is it that Jews from abroad visit Israel and young Israeli Jew visit Jewish communities abroad?
             (Jewish Agency, March 20, 2012)

Should the opinions of Diaspora Jewry be considered by the Israeli government when deciding on any border changes?
           (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 2008)

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)

Jews in the Diaspora have often publicly criticized the Government of Israel. Which statement best represents your view?
           (Keevoon Research, Strategy & Communications, June 2007)