(Jewish Group) New survey compares Israeli, American, French opinions on Judaism and Israel

[Behind the Aegis]

(THIS IS THE JEWISH GROUP! RESPECT!!)

A set of surveys conducted by the American Jewish Committee of Israeli, American and French Jews has brought to light significant differences in outlook towards Israel—and towards each other—between the groups.

On the question of the importance of being Jewish to their lives, 51 percent of Israeli Jews said it was “most important,” 29 percent very important, and just 8 percent “not too” or “not at all” important.

Among American and French Jews, 41 percent and 33 percent found it “very important,” respectively; 35 percent and 32 percent “somewhat important;” and 24 percent and 32 percent “not too” or “not at all” important.

A significant contrast was also found in the three groups’ outlook on the Jewish nation. While 31 percent of Israeli Jews consider American Jews their siblings and 47 percent their cousins or extended family, just 13 percent of American Jews see Israeli Jews as their siblings, with 58 percent viewing them as cousins or extended family and 28 percent not seeing Israeli Jews as family at all.

Thirty-one percent of French Jews said they consider Israeli Jews their siblings.

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The survey. Check out questions 13, 14, and 15.

[rpannier]

1. Interesting. Will read survey later when I get home

Thanks much for sharing

[Mosby]

2. what's up with #22?

What are the 23% who picked "other"?

19 and 20 are pretty interesting.