Survey of American Jews' Political Values
(Updated March 2016)
Opinions of Presidential candidates among Americans identifying their religion as Jewish. (Gallup,
March 2015)
|
Favorable |
Unfavorable |
No opinion/don't know |
Bernie Sanders |
61% |
30% |
9% |
Hillary Clinton |
60% |
35% |
5% |
John Kasich |
45% |
28% |
27% |
Donald Trump |
24% |
72% |
4% |
Ted Cruz |
20% |
72% |
8% |
In terms of national priorities and interests, how important would you rank the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? (The Brookings Institution,
December 2014)
| |
|
| Not among the top 5 issues |
41% |
| Among the top 5 issues |
37% |
| Among the top 3 issues |
16% |
| The most important issue in the US |
5% |
| Refused to answer |
1% |
What is your Jewish denominational affiliation, if any?
| |
July 2012 |
October 2013 |
| Orthodox |
8% |
10% |
| Conservative |
18% |
18% |
| Reform |
31% |
35% |
| Reconstructionist/Other |
14% |
6% |
| No Denomination/Affiliation |
36% |
30% |
What is your attitude and attachment to Israel?
| |
July 2012 |
October 2013 |
| Emotional Attachment to Israel |
39% |
69% |
| Visited Israel at least Once |
29% |
43% |
What does it mean to be Jewish?
(Pew Research, October 2013)
| Remembering Holocaust |
73% |
| Leading Ethical/Moral Life |
69% |
| Working for Justice/Equality |
56% |
| Being Intellectually Curious |
49% |
| Caring About Israel |
43% |
| Having Good Sense of Humor |
42% |
| Being Part of a Jewish Community |
28% |
| Observing Jewish Law |
19% |
| Eating Traditional Jewish Foods |
14% |
What is your political ideology?
(Pew Research, October 2013)
| Liberal |
49% |
| Moderate |
29% |
| Conservative |
19% |
| Don't Know |
3% |
What is your political party membership?
(Pew Research, October 2013)
| Democrat/Lean Democrat |
70% |
| Republican/Lean Republican |
22% |
| Independent/Other/No Party |
8% |
Which of the following describes you best?
Not sure |
I have no
desire to be politically active |
I would
be more politically active if I had more time |
I'd like
to be more politically active, but I'm not sure how |
I am politically
active |
5% |
38% |
27% |
16% |
14% |
What are your views on the following issues?
|
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Not Sure |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
The Palestinian Authority
truly wants peace |
46% |
25% |
24% |
3% |
2% |
The current Israeli
government truly wants peace |
2% |
11% |
29% |
32% |
26% |
The Israeli government
wants to prevent the emergence of a Palestinian state |
6% |
16% |
32% |
27% |
18% |
The Palestinians seek
Israel's destruction |
1% |
3% |
18% |
24% |
54% |
Israel should freeze
the expansion of settlements on the West Bank |
10% |
12% |
39% |
23% |
17% |
Please answer the following questions regarding the Israelis and Palestinians:
Who is more to blame for the failure of both sides to reach a peace
agreement?
Israelis More to Blame |
1% |
Palestinians
More to Blame |
57% |
Both equally |
32% |
Not sure |
10% |
Who should the U.S. support?
US should support
Palestinians |
0% |
US should
support Israel |
73% |
Both Equally |
17% |
Not sure |
9% |
To what extent do you see yourself as...
| |
Not Important |
Somewhat Important |
Very Important |
Extremely Important |
A cultural Jew |
18% |
41% |
36% |
4% |
A religious Jew |
51% |
33% |
13% |
4% |
| Pro-Israel |
8% |
21% |
42% |
33% |
| A Zionist |
49% |
21% |
14% |
16% |
As a child, what was the main type of Jewish schooling you received,
if any?
A day school |
9% |
A "shule"
or secular school or school that emphasized Jewish culture |
6% |
Another type of Jewish
school that met afternoons or weekends, twice a week or more |
33% |
A Sunday school |
22% |
None |
30% |
How important is being Jewish in your life, if at all?
Very important |
44% |
Somewhat
important |
37% |
Not too important |
14% |
Not at all important |
5% |
Aside from weddings, funerals or family events, how often do you attend
Jewish religious services?
Once a week or more |
2-3 times a month |
Once a month |
A few times a year |
Once or twice a year |
Never |
9% |
6% |
6% |
18% |
22% |
39% |
On Yom Kippur, do you usually fast at least part of the day?
Yes |
No |
Not sure |
55% |
41% |
3% |
Do you belong to a...
| |
Yes |
No |
Synagogue, Temple, havurah or minyan? |
33% |
67% |
Church or other non-Jewish
house of worship? |
99% |
1% |
In the past 2 years, have you served on the board, or in any leadership
capacity in...
| |
Yes |
A synagogue? |
15% |
A Jewish activist, progressive
or social justice project or organization? |
11% |
| Any other Jewish organization? |
- |
To what extent would you say that your Jewish identity is important
in shaping your political identity?
To a great extent |
35% |
| Somewhat |
42% |
| Not at all |
18% |
| Not sure |
5% |
To what extent would you say that your political identity is important
in shaping your Jewish identity?
To a great extent |
10% |
| Somewhat |
25% |
| Not at all |
58% |
| Not sure |
8% |
Sources: The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring (July 2012); Pew Research (October 2013). |