Religious Profile: Jewish Identificationjfmd2016/wp...5 Jewish Identification Orthodox 37% Conservative 16% Reconstructionist 1% Reform 30% Just Jewish 13% Humanist 2% (12,000 Jewish

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Religious Profile: Jewish Identification

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2 Jewish Identification

Orthodox9%

Conservative20%

Reconstructionist2%

Reform35%

Just Jewish31%

Humanist4%

(Jewish Households)


Orthodox15%

Conservative20%

Reconstructionist1%

Reform35%

Just Jewish25%

Humanist4%

(Jewish Persons)


Orthodox5%

Conservative24%

Reconstructionist1%

Reform37%

Just Jewish27%

Humanist6%

(Jewish Respondents Age 65 and Over)


Orthodox37%

Conservative16%

Reconstructionist1%

Reform30%

Just Jewish13%

Humanist2%

(12,000 Jewish Children)

6 Orthodox Identification(Jewish Respondents)

21%20%

12%11%11%

10%10%

9%7%7%7%7%

6%6%6%

5%5%5%

4%4%4%4%4%4%4%4%4%

3%3%3%3%3%3%3%3%

2%2%2%2%2%2%2%2%2%2%

1%1%

BaltimoreNew York

BergenMiami

Detroit 2005Cleveland

AtlantaDetroit 2018

ChicagoMiddlesexPittsburgh

Detroit 1989St. Louis

PhiladelphiaRhode Island

ColumbusCincinnati

SeattleIndianapolis

BrowardHouston

New HavenLehigh ValleySan Antonio

BostonSouth Palm Beach

HartfordSt. Petersburg

OmahaEast Bay

Las VegasSan Francisco

San DiegoPhoenix

TidewaterDenver

Portland (ME)West Palm Beach

MinneapolisSt. Paul

WashingtonJacksonville

TucsonSarasotaWestport

Howard CountyAtlantic County

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

7 Conservative Identification(Jewish Respondents)

39%38%38%

35%35%

34%32%32%32%32%

31%31%31%31%31%

30%30%30%30%30%

28%28%

27%27%

26%25%25%25%

24%24%

23%22%22%22%22%

21%21%

20%19%19%19%

17%16%

15%14%

13%10%

TidewaterJacksonvilleDetroit 1989

MiddlesexSouth Palm Beach

Lehigh ValleyWest Palm BeachAtlantic County

St. PaulPittsburgh

PhiladelphiaBoston

MinneapolisBergen

HartfordBroward

Howard CountyNew HavenWashingtonRhode Island

ColumbusDetroit 2005

CincinnatiAtlantaMiami

ClevelandBaltimore

San AntonioHoustonPhoenix

Las VegasChicago

San DiegoSarasotaWestport

St. PetersburgTucson

Detroit 2018St. Louis

New YorkSeattle

San FranciscoDenver

East BayPortland (ME)

OmahaIndianapolis

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

8 Reform Identification(Jewish Respondents)

47%47%

46%45%45%

44%43%

42%41%41%41%

40%39%39%

38%38%38%

37%37%37%

36%36%

35%35%

34%34%34%

33%32%32%32%

31%31%31%

30%30%30%

29%29%

28%28%28%

27%26%

25%24%

23%

St. LouisCincinnatiClevelandChicagoAtlantaPhoenixBoston

PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

SeattleWestportSan Diego

DenverSan Antonio

OmahaSan Francisco

SarasotaHouston

West Palm BeachAtlantic County

IndianapolisDetroit 2005Detroit 2018

Portland (ME)Columbus

South Palm BeachDetroit 1989

East BayHoward County

MinneapolisTucsonMiami

WashingtonHartford

St. PetersburgNew Haven

Lehigh ValleyMiddlesexTidewaterBrowardSt. Paul

Rhode IslandBaltimoreLas Vegas

BergenJacksonvilleNew York

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

9 Just Jewish Identification(Jewish Respondents)

48%47%47%

46%45%

44%43%

40%37%37%37%37%

36%35%35%35%35%35%35%

34%34%

33%33%33%

32%31%31%

30%30%

29%29%29%

28%28%28%

26%25%

22%22%

21%20%

18%18%18%18%

16%14%

Portland (ME)St. Petersburg

Las VegasOmaha

East BayTucson

IndianapolisSan Francisco

BrowardNew YorkSt. Paul

SarasotaJacksonvilleDetroit 2018New HavenMinneapolisRhode Island

SeattleWestport

WashingtonHartfordHouston

MiamiColumbusSan Diego

DenverLehigh ValleySan Antonio

BergenMiddlesex


St. LouisPhoenix

TidewaterSouth Palm Beach

Howard CountyCincinnati

Detroit 2005Detroit 1989

BaltimorePhiladelphia

AtlantaBoston

PittsburghClevelandChicago

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Includes Jewish Humanist for comparative purpose (31% Just Jewish + 4% Humanist)

10Jewish Identification by Geographic Area

(Jewish Respondents)

11%

2%

23%

12%

37%

30%25%

46%

4% 5%

0%

5%

Core Area Non‐Core Area0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Orthodox Conservative Reform Just Jewish Humanist Reconcstructionist

11 Jewish Identification by Age of Respondent(Jewish Respondents)

23%

11%

5%8%

2%

22%

11%

20% 19%

29%32% 31%

37%

41%

32%

22%

44%

30%

24%

30%

0%2%

5% 6% 7%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Orthodox Conservative Reform Just Jewish Humanist

Reconstructionist varies from 0.3% to 3% for each age group

12

Orthodox16%

Conservative29%

Reconstructionist2%

Reform42%

Just Jewish7%

Humanist3%

Jewish Identification by Synagogue Membership(Jewish Respondents)

13

Orthodox27%

Conservative32%

Reconstructionist1%

Reform23%

Just Jewish18%

Jewish Identification by Chabad Attendance(Jewish Respondents)

14

Orthodox3%

Conservative34%

Reconstructionist1%

Reform39% Just Jewish

22%

Humanist2%

Jewish Identification by JCC Membership(Jewish Respondents)

15

Orthodox10%

Conservative28%

Reconstructionist3%

Reform36%

Just Jewish20%

Humanist3%

Jewish Identification by Jewish Organization Membership(Jewish Respondents)

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Religious Profile: Attitudes Toward Being Jewish

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17 Importance of Being Jewish

Very Important62%

Somewhat Important31%

Not too Important6%

Not at all Important1%


18

76%

75%

74%

74%

73%

73%

70%

70%

67%

66%

64%

63%

62%

62%

61%

57%

56%

53%

53%

44%

42%

41%

Cincinnati

Cleveland

Miami

Baltimore

Chicago

Detroit 1989

Howard County

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Broward

San Diego

Phoenix

Detroit 2018

Sarasota

Denver

New York

Atlanta

St. Louis

Las Vegas

Columbus

East Bay

San Francisco

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Importance of Being Jewish(Jewish Respondents)% Very Important

19

62%

99%

91%

81%

46%

94%

75%

63%

Being Jewish Is Very Important

Proud to Be Jewish

Have Strong Sense of Belonging to Jewish People

Have a Special Responsibility to Care

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%

Detroit

Pew

Source: Pew 2013

Attitude Comparisons with Pew 2013 US National Sample

for Jews in Need Around the World

20 Being Jewish Is Very Important(Jewish Respondents)

62%

64%

54%

68%

69%

41%

81%

69%

54%

All

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

West Bloomfield

Bloomfield‐Birmingham‐Franklin

Farmington

Southfield

Oak Park‐Huntington Woods

Wayne County

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

21 Being Jewish Is Very Important(Jewish Respondents)

62%

70%65%

68%50%

59%

54%

60%64%

75%52%

65%70%71%

42%

44%64%

71%50%

76%

All

Under 3535‐4950‐6465‐7475+

65+

MaleFemale

Household with ChildrenHH with Only Adult Children

Non‐Elderly CoupleNon‐Elderly Single

Elderly CoupleElderly Single

Under $25,000$25‐$50,000

$50‐$100,000$100‐$200,000

$200,000 and over

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

22

62%

87%84%

60%32%

50%

78%71%

38%

82%47%

68%58%

81%61%

70%59%

80%63%

44%

All

OrthodoxConservative

ReformJust JewishHumanist

In‐marriedConversionaryIntermarried

Synagogue MemberNon‐Member

Attended ChabadDid Not Attend

JCC MemberNon‐Member

Jewish Organization MemberNon‐Member

To Day SchoolTo Supplemental School

No Jewish Education

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Being Jewish Is Very Important(Jewish Respondents)

23

62%

68%60%

62%55%

87%56%

76%64%

44%

71%71%

50%

53%75%

63%78%

69%63%

75%

All

To Overnight CampNot to Overnight Camp

Youth Group ParticipantNot Youth Group Participant

Hillel/Chabad ParticipantNot Hillel/Chabad Participant

Jewish Trip to IsraelGeneral Trip to Israel

Not to Israel

Donated to FederationAsked, Did Not Donate

Not Asked

Federation Non‐DonorDonated under $100Donated $100‐$500

Donated $500+

RepublicanDemocrat

Independent

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Being Jewish Is Very Important(Jewish Respondents)

24 Proud to Be Jewish(Jewish Respondents)

99%

99%

99%

98%

98%

97%

95%

94%

Detroit

Indianapolis

Miami

Broward

St. Petersburg

Houston

Omaha

Pew

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

25 Have a Strong Sense of Belonging to the Jewish(Jewish Respondents)

92%

91%

90%

89%

85%

83%

78%

75%

Miami

Detroit

Broward

Indianapolis

St. Petersburg

Houston

Omaha

Pew

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

26 Special Responsibility to Take Care of Jews in Need Around the World(Jewish Respondents)

83%

81%

81%

80%

77%

76%

70%

63%

Houston

Detroit

Indianapolis

Omaha

Miami

Broward

St. Petersburg

Pew

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

27 Have a Strong Sense of Belonging to the Jewish People(Jewish Respondents)

91%

75%

93%

82%

95%

98%

96%

98%

91%

81%

All

Pew

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

West Bloomfield


Farmington

Southfield


Wayne County

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

28 Have a Strong Sense of Belonging to the Jewish People(Jewish Respondents)

91%

97%90%

85%92%

96%

94%

86%95%

89%90%

87%71%

97%97%

76%93%93%

87%97%

All

Under 3535‐4950‐6465‐7475+

65+

MaleFemale




Under $25,000$25‐$50,000

$50‐$100,000$100‐$200,000

$200,000 and over

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

29

91%

93%94%

88%89%

99%

99%97%

70%

99%85%

100%90%

90%91%

98%84%

92%89%

93%

All









No Jewish Education

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Have a Strong Sense of Belonging to the Jewish People(Jewish Respondents)

30

91%

91%92%

89%96%

93%94%

100%82%

91%

98%98%

82%

84%97%97%99%

97%90%

72%

All





Not to Israel


Not Asked


Donated $500+

RepublicanDemocrat

Independent

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Have a Strong Sense of Belonging to the Jewish People(Jewish Respondents)

31Have a Special Responsibility to Take Care of Jews in Need Around the World


81%

63%

85%

68%

80%

94%

76%

100%

89%

82%

All

Pew

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

West Bloomfield


Farmington

Southfield


Wayne County

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

32 Have a Special Responsibility to Take Care of Jews in Need Around the World(Jewish Respondents)

81%

97%88%

77%73%

80%

76%

82%81%

94%75%

83%69%

86%80%

68%87%86%

79%85%

All

Under 3535‐4950‐6465‐7475+

65+

MaleFemale




Under $25,000$25‐$50,000

$50‐$100,000$100‐$200,000

$200,000 and over

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

33

81%

100%92%

83%62%

67%

88%86%

79%

92%73%

97%77%

78%81%

92%71%

83%83%

66%

All









No Jewish Education

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Have a Special Responsibility to Take Care of Jews in Need Around the World(Jewish Respondents)

34

81%

91%68%

85%76%

97%80%

80%87%

72%

94%83%

69%

71%93%92%

98%

92%81%

89%

All





Not to Israel


Not Asked


Donated $500+

RepublicanDemocrat

Independent

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Have a Special Responsibility to Take Care of Jews in Need Around the World(Jewish Respondents)

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Religious Profile: Religious Practices

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36 Religious Practices(Jewish Households)

65%

59%

16%

4%

14%

9%

12%

6%

1%

4%

17%

18%

37%

28%

6%

9%

11%

41%

66%

75%

Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles

Observe Sabbath in Some Way

Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Never

Of Households Who Never Light Sabbath Candles

Compared to Other CommunitiesAll are: Average

37

69%

19%

13%

8%

Mezuzah on Front Door

Kosher Home

Kosher In/Out of Home

Refrain from UsingElectricity on Sabbath

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Compared to Other CommunitiesKosher Home: Seventh highestKosher In/Out of Home: Fourth highestElectricity: Second highest Mezuzah: Average

Religious Practices(Jewish Households for Mezuzah and Home, Respondents for Out of Home and Electricity)

38 Practice(Always/Usually Do One or More of the Following:

Passover Seder, Chanukah Candles, Sabbath Candles, or Kosher Home)(Jewish Households)

91%91%91%90%89%89%88%88%88%88%88%87%87%87%87%87%86%85%85%85%84%84%84%83%82%81%80%80%79%79%79%78%77%

75%75%75%

72%72%

68%68%68%

Howard CountyMiddlesex

BergenCincinnati

Detroit 2005South Palm Beach

BrowardChicago

West Palm BeachMinneapolisDetroit 1989

MiamiAtlanta

Atlantic CountyHartfordWestportTidewater

New HavenSt. Paul

Rhode IslandDetroit 2018

BaltimoreWashingtonPittsburgh

Lehigh ValleyNew York

IndianapolisClevelandHouston

Portland (ME)San Antonio

SarasotaTucsonDenver

JacksonvillePhoenixSt. Louis

Las VegasSt. Petersburg

OmahaColumbus

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

39 Practice(Jewish Households)

84%

90%

67%

90%

93%

91%

97%

88%

59%

94%

79%

84%

79%

87%

82%

All

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

West Bloomfield


Farmington

Southfield


Wayne County

Under 35

35‐49

50‐64

65‐74

75+

65+

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

40 Practice(Jewish Households)

84%

87%85%

95%72%

87%84%

68%80%

89%83%

93%

96%96%

92%67%

62%

96%100%

69%

All




Under $25,000$25‐$50,000

$50‐$100,000$100‐$200,000

$200,000 and over




0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

41

84%

98%

74%

96%

82%

95%

83%

99%

79%

93%

82%

73%

All

Synagogue Member

Non‐Member

Attended Chabad

Did Not Attend

JCC Member

Non‐Member

Jewish Organization Member

Non‐Member

To Day School

To Supplemental School

No Jewish Education

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Practice(Jewish Households)

42

84%

90%82%

93%75%

100%88%

99%88%

63%

94%95%

72%

75%90%

96%98%

All

To Overnight Camp

Not to Overnight Camp

Youth Group Participant

Not Youth Group Participant

Hillel/Chabad Participant

Not Hillel/Chabad Participant

Jewish Trip to Israel

General Trip to Israel

Not to Israel

Donated to Federation

Asked, Did Not Donate

Not Asked

Federation Non‐Donor

Donated under $100

Donated $100‐$500

Donated $500+

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Practice(Jewish Households)

43 Have a Mezuzah on Front Door(Jewish Households)

87%83%83%

80%78%77%77%76%

72%69%69%68%68%68%67%67%

65%65%64%63%62%

58%57%57%

55%55%55%

52%50%50%

41%

South Palm BeachMiddlesex

West Palm BeachMiami

BrowardDetroit 2005

Atlantic CountyBergen

HartfordDetroit 2018

SarasotaLehigh ValleySan AntonioTidewater

St. PaulRhode IslandNew HavenMinneapolisJacksonville

HoustonWestportTucson

IndianapolisSan DiegoLas Vegas

WashingtonPhoenix

St. PetersburgOmaha

Portland (ME)Seattle

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

44 Always/Usually Participate in a Passover Seder(Jewish Households)

85%83%

82%82%

81%81%

80%79%79%

78%78%78%78%78%

77%76%76%76%76%76%

75%75%

74%73%

72%71%

70%70%

69%69%69%

67%64%

63%62%62%

61%61%

60%60%

57%55%

54%50%

49%

BergenMiddlesex


Howard CountyMiami

South Palm BeachWestport

West Palm BeachHartford

MinneapolisChicagoBroward

Atlantic CountyWashington

BaltimoreSt. Paul

CincinnatiNew HavenPhiladelphiaPittsburghTidewater

Detroit 2018Rhode Island

BostonHouston

Lehigh ValleyClevelandNew YorkSarasota

San AntonioIndianapolisSan Diego

JacksonvilleAtlantaPhoenix

ColumbusTucson

St. LouisPortland (ME)

DenverSan Francisco

OmahaLas Vegas

St. Petersburg

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

45 Never Participate in a Passover Seder(Jewish Households)

29%23%

22%21%

19%18%

16%16%

15%14%14%

13%13%13%

12%12%12%

11%11%11%11%11%

10%10%10%

9%9%9%9%

8%8%8%

7%7%7%7%7%7%

6%6%6%6%

4%

ColumbusSt. Louis

St. PetersburgLas Vegas

AtlantaDenverOmaha

San DiegoJacksonvilleNew YorkSarasotaBaltimorePittsburgh

TucsonCleveland

Portland (ME)PhoenixHouston

Howard CountyCincinnati

Lehigh ValleySan AntonioIndianapolisRhode Island

TidewaterDetroit 2018

ChicagoHartford

Detroit 1989BostonSt. Paul

WestportBroward

New HavenSouth Palm BeachWest Palm Beach

MinneapolisWashington

MiamiMiddlesex

Detroit 2005Atlantic County

Bergen

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

46 Always/Usually Light Chanukah Candles(Jewish Households)

84%83%

81%79%

78%78%78%78%

77%77%77%77%77%77%

76%76%76%76%76%

75%75%

74%73%73%

71%71%

70%70%70%70%

69%69%

68%68%68%68%

66%65%

64%64%

62%58%58%

57%55%

MiddlesexBergen

Howard CountyBoston

HartfordWestport

MinneapolisChicago


Atlantic CountySouth Palm Beach

BrowardTidewater


St. PaulRhode Island

CincinnatiNew HavenBaltimore

AtlantaIndianapolis

Lehigh ValleyDetroit 2018PhiladelphiaPittsburgh

San AntonioWashington

Portland (ME)Houston

ClevelandJacksonvilleNew York

TucsonSan Diego

DenverSarasotaPhoenix

Las VegasColumbus

St. PetersburgSt. Louis

San FranciscoOmaha

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

47 Never Light Chanukah Candles(Jewish Households)

28%25%

22%21%21%

20%20%

18%18%

17%17%17%

16%16%16%16%

15%14%

13%13%13%13%13%13%13%13%13%13%

12%12%12%

11%11%11%

10%10%10%10%

9%9%9%

8%7%

ColumbusSt. LouisSarasotaOmaha

New YorkSt. Petersburg

Las VegasClevelandPhoenixDenver

JacksonvillePittsburghBaltimore

Portland (ME)San Diego

TucsonDetroit 1989

WestportHouston

Lehigh ValleySan AntonioDetroit 2005

South Palm BeachWest Palm Beach

WashingtonRhode Island

TidewaterHartford

MiamiAtlanta

Atlantic CountyDetroit 2018

Howard CountyNew Haven

ChicagoCincinnati

BostonSt. Paul

IndianapolisBrowardBergen

MinneapolisMiddlesex

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

48 Always/Usually Light Sabbath Candles(Jewish Households)

36%33%

32%32%32%

29%29%

26%26%

25%25%25%25%

24%24%

23%23%

22%22%22%22%22%22%

21%20%20%20%20%

19%19%

18%18%18%18%

17%17%17%17%17%17%17%

16%14%

13%13%

11%

BaltimoreNew York

BergenMiami


CincinnatiBoston

MinneapolisMiddlesexHartford

PittsburghSt. Paul

JacksonvilleHouston

ClevelandAtlanta

Detroit 2018South Palm Beach

BrowardLehigh Valley

ChicagoTidewater

Rhode IslandSan AntonioSan Diego

New HavenSan FranciscoWashington

DenverIndianapolis

OmahaHoward County

PhiladelphiaWest Palm Beach

SarasotaTucson

WestportColumbusSt. Louis

St. PetersburgPhoenix

Atlantic CountySeattle

Portland (ME)Las Vegas

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

49 Never Light Sabbath Candles(Jewish Households)

67%63%

61%59%

58%58%58%58%58%

57%56%56%56%56%

55%54%54%

53%52%52%

51%51%51%

50%50%

49%49%

48%48%48%48%

47%46%46%

44%44%

43%43%43%

42%41%41%

40%39%

Las VegasSarasota

Portland (ME)West Palm Beach

St. LouisAtlantic County

TucsonSeattle

WestportPhoenix

St. PetersburgColumbus

New HavenDenver

South Palm BeachSan DiegoTidewater

Rhode IslandChicago

WashingtonOmaha

MiddlesexJacksonvilleClevelandNew York

Howard CountyLehigh ValleySan Antonio

AtlantaPittsburghHartfordBoston

BrowardMiami

IndianapolisBergen

HoustonBaltimore

Detroit 1989MinneapolisDetroit 2018

CincinnatiDetroit 2005

St. Paul

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

50 Keep a Kosher Home(Respondents)

32%

26%

20%

19%19%19%

15%15%

13%13%13%

9%9%

8%7%

5%

29%

23%22%

20%

19%

17%16%

15%15%

14%14%

13%

12%12%12%12%

11%11%11%11%

10%10%10%10%

9%

6%6%

5%

3%

New YorkBergen

BaltimoreMiddlesex

Detroit 2005Miami

ClevelandDetroit 2018

CincinnatiPittsburgh

Detroit 1989Hartford

Rhode IslandOmaha

New HavenChicago

PhiladelphiaSt. Paul

South Palm BeachMinneapolis

St. LouisDenverAtlanta

IndianapolisWashington

HoustonBroward

St. PetersburgTucson

ColumbusLehigh ValleySan AntonioJacksonvilleTidewater

Atlantic CountyWest Palm BeachHoward County

PhoenixSan Diego

BostonSarasotaWestportLas Vegas

SeattlePortland (ME)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

In Home Only In/Out of Home

Communities shown with white barsasked about keeping a kosher home only.

51 Keep Kosher In and Out of Home18%

14%14%13%13%12%

9%8%8%7%7%6%6%6%6%6%5%5%5%5%5%5%5%4%3%3%3%3%

1%

BergenOmaha


MiamiMiddlesex

St. PaulNew Haven

Rhode IslandSt. Petersburg

WashingtonIndianapolis

HoustonMinneapolis

TucsonHartfordBroward

ColumbusLehigh ValleySan Antonio

South Palm BeachJacksonvilleTidewater

Atlantic CountyPortland (ME)

Las VegasWest Palm Beach

SarasotaWestport

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

(Respondents)

52 Refrain from Using Electricity on Sabbath

12.1%9.5%

8.0%7.4%

6.1%4.4%4.1%3.3%3.2%2.9%2.9%2.7%2.5%2.4%2.4%2.3%2.1%2.1%2.1%1.4%1.3%1.3%1.1%0.9%0.9%0.8%0.8%0.3%

BergenDetroit 2005Detroit 2018

MiamiMiddlesex

Rhode IslandOmaha

New HavenSt. Petersburg

HoustonWashington

HartfordMinneapolis

BrowardSt. Paul

San AntonioLehigh Valley

South Palm BeachTidewater

TucsonPortland (ME)

Las VegasJacksonvilleIndianapolis

Atlantic CountyWest Palm Beach

SarasotaWestport

0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%

(Respondents)

53 Have a Christmas Tree in Home(Jewish Households)

Always/Usually/Sometimes

48%48%

44%40%

36%34%

31%30%

28%27%26%26%26%25%25%25%25%24%24%23%

20%17%17%

15%15%14%13%

10%8%

OmahaPortland (ME)St. Petersburg

IndianapolisHouston

Las VegasWestportTidewater

TucsonWashingtonRhode IslandLehigh ValleySan AntonioDetroit 2018New Haven

St. PaulJacksonville

BrowardAtlantic County

MinneapolisHartfordBergen

SarasotaDetroit 2005Detroit 1989



0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

54 Religious Practices(Jewish Households)

86%

77%

27%

77%

18%

44%

55%

9%

63%

43%

Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles

Do Something to Observe Sabbath

Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallyObserve Sabbath and Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes

55

82%

22%

14%

10%

37%

11%

10%

2%


Kosher Home


Refrain from UsingElectricity on Sabbath

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

Religious Practices(Jewish Households for Mezuzah and Kosher Home, Respondents for Kosher Out of Home and Electricity)

56 Mezuzah on Front Door

69%61%

69% 71%77%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Passover Seder

78%72% 73% 73% 76%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100% Always + Usually

Always + Usually

Christmas Tree

28%

40%

26% 23%

5%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Chanukah Candles

79%72%

76%

62% 64%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100% Always + Usually Always + Usually + Sometimes

57

37%

23%

13% 14% 17%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


35%

17%8% 9% 8%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100% Respondents


93%

68%75%

62%

72%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%Always + Usually

Sabbath Candles

35%29%

15%22%

18%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100% Always + Usually Always + Usually + Sometimes

58 Religious Practices in Households with Children

76%

80%

84%

35%

82%

27%

22%

19%

31%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles


Kosher Home


Refrain from Using Electricity

Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way and Tree: Always/usually/Sometimes

(Jewish Households with Children, Respondents for Out of Home)

59 Religious Practices by Jewish Identification(Jewish Households)

93%

96%

96%

90%

100%

88%

91%

82%

31%

90%

78%

87%

79%

13%

76%

46%

45%

52%

10%

54%

40%

58%

46%

0%

40%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Orthodox

Conservative

Reform

Just Jewish

Humanist

Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way: Always/Usually/Sometimes

60Religious Practices by Jewish Identification

(Jewish Households, Respondents for Out of Home)

93%

89%

87%

3%

30%

13%

0%

5%

3%

0%

0%

26%

11%

8%

2%

42%

1%

0%

0%

36%

Kosher Home



Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Orthodox

Conservative

Reform

Just Jewish

Humanist

Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes

61 Religious Practices by Type of Marriage(Jewish Households, Respondents for Out of Home)

90%

93%

86%

35%

85%

28%

20%

15%

4%

96%

97%

94%

35%

85%

20%

13%

11%

11%

44%

56%

63%

6%

50%

5%

5%

4%

77%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles


Kosher Home



Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

In‐married (2 born Jews)

In‐married (1Jew‐by‐Choice)

Intermarried

Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way and Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes

62 Religious Practices by Synagogue Membership(Jewish Households, Respondents for Out of Home)

92%

97%

91%

40%

90%

34%

23%

15%

10%

55%

59%

58%

10%

62%

9%

6%

3%

34%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles


Kosher Home



Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Synagogue Member

Non‐Member


63 Religious Practices by Chabad Attendance(Jewish Households, Respondents for Out of Home)

93%

88%

93%

60%

93%

46%

35%

29%

12%

66%

72%

65%

14%

67%

13%

9%

4%

28%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles

Observe Sabbath Candles or Other

Kosher Home



Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Attended Chabad

Did Not Attend


64 Religious Practices by JCC Membership(Jewish Households, Respondents for Out of Home)

89%

94%

74%

26%

84%

21%

13%

2%

15%

67%

72%

71%

21%

72%

18%

13%

9%

26%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles


Kosher Home



Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

JCC Member

Non‐Member


65 Religious Practices by Jewish Organization Membership(Jewish Households, Respondents for Out of Home)

84%

97%

87%

35%

85%

26%

20%

13%

6%

66%

68%

67%

16%

64%

14%

9%

6%

29%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles


Kosher Home



Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Jewish Organization Member

Non‐Member


66Religious Practices by Trips to Israel

(Jewish Households, Respondents for Out of Home)

91%

98%

87%

25%

81%

16%

9%

2%

12%

79%

84%

81%

35%

88%

30%

26%

21%

19%

51%

49%

50%

5%

52%

3%

1%

1%

42%


Passover Seder

Chanukah Candles

Sabbath Candles


Kosher Home



Christmas Tree

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Any Adult Visited Israel on a:Jewish Trip

General Trip

No Trip to Israel


67

Religious Profile: Synagogue Attendance

67

68 Synagogue Attendance

* or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah

Never *31%

Only on High Holidays20%

A Few Times per Year26%

Once per Month or More23%


69 Synagogue Attendance


Never *32%

Only on High Holidays17%

A Few Times per Year29%

Once per Month or More22%

(Jewish Respondents Age 65 and Over)

70 Attend Synagogue Services Once per Month or More(Jewish Respondents)

33%32%31%

29%29%29%28%28%28%27%27%26%26%26%25%25%25%24%24%23%23%23%22%22%22%22%21%21%21%20%20%20%19%18%18%

16%15%14%13%

PittsburghBoston

ClevelandNew York

BergenSt. Louis


St. PaulHartfordHoustonOmaha

JacksonvilleDetroit 1989San Antonio

SarasotaNew HavenSan DiegoColumbus

Detroit 2018Lehigh Valley

WestportMinneapolisWashingtonMiddlesex

MiamiPhiladelphiaRhode Island

TucsonIndianapolis

BrowardSouth Palm Beach

East BayAtlantic County

PhoenixWest Palm Beach

Portland (ME)St. Petersburg

Las Vegas

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Pew 23%

71 Never Attend Synagogue Services(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)


55%45%45%44%

40%40%39%38%37%

35%35%

32%32%32%32%32%31%31%31%31%

29%29%29%29%28%28%28%27%27%

25%25%

23%23%23%23%22%21%

ColumbusSt. PetersburgPortland (ME)

Las VegasSt. Louis

San DiegoPhiladelphia

TucsonPhoenixOmaha

New YorkIndianapolisCleveland

New HavenSarasota


West Palm BeachWashingtonJacksonville

Lehigh ValleyAtlantic County

Rhode IslandWestportBroward

MiamiSouth Palm Beach

HoustonHartford

MiddlesexSan AntonioMinneapolis

St. PaulPittsburgh

BergenDetroit 2005

Tidewater

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

72 Synagogue Attendance by Age(Jewish Respondents)

38%

24%19%

23% 21%19%

34% 33%30%

35%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%1X/Month+ Never *


73Attend Synagogue Services Once per Month or More

Respondent Under Age 35(Jewish Respondents)

43%43%

41%38%

36%35%35%

28%27%27%26%25%24%24%23%23%22%22%

20%18%17%16%16%16%16%

13%12%12%12%

10%9%8%

4%

ClevelandDetroit 2005

New YorkDetroit 2018

HoustonMiddlesex

BergenLehigh Valley

MiamiNew HavenDetroit 1989

ColumbusSt. Louis

San AntonioPittsburgh

Rhode IslandOmaha

East BaySouth Palm Beach

San DiegoIndianapolis

TucsonTidewaterHartfordWestportLas Vegas

St. PaulWashingtonJacksonville

BrowardWest Palm Beach

MinneapolisPhoenix

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Based on small sample sizes in some communities

74 Attend Synagogue Services Once per Month or MoreRespondent Age 35‐49(Jewish Respondents)

36%34%34%33%33%33%33%32%

30%29%29%28%28%28%28%27%27%26%25%25%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%23%23%22%21%20%

18%18%

16%11%10%

HartfordPittsburgh

JacksonvilleNew York

Detroit 2005Bergen

TidewaterSan AntonioDetroit 1989New HavenSan DiegoHoustonWestportSt. Paul

WashingtonMiami

Atlantic CountyCleveland

OmahaMiddlesex

Detroit 2018Lehigh Valley

ColumbusSt. Louis

South Palm BeachTucsonPhoenix

Rhode IslandEast Bay

MinneapolisPortland (ME)Indianapolis

BrowardSarasota

West Palm BeachLas Vegas

St. Petersburg

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


35%33%32%31%

29%29%

27%26%25%25%25%

23%23%23%23%22%22%22%21%21%21%20%20%19%19%18%18%17%17%17%

15%15%14%13%12%11%10%

St. PaulPittsburghCleveland

OmahaSt. Louis

New YorkDetroit 2005

HartfordSan Antonio

SarasotaTidewaterHouston

New HavenWashington

BergenMiami

ColumbusLehigh ValleyJacksonville

WestportDetroit 1989IndianapolisMiddlesex

Detroit 2018MinneapolisRhode Island

TucsonBrowardEast BayPhoenix


Portland (ME)San Diego

St. PetersburgLas Vegas

Atlantic County

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


35%32%31%31%30%29%29%28%27%27%27%26%26%26%26%26%

23%23%22%21%21%21%21%21%20%19%18%18%18%18%

16%16%16%15%15%14%

12%

TidewaterPittsburgh

Detroit 2005Sarasota

JacksonvilleHoustonSt. Louis

IndianapolisClevelandSt. PaulTucson

Lehigh ValleyMinneapolisWashington

PhoenixBergen

Detroit 2018HartfordBroward

ColumbusNew York

New HavenSan AntonioRhode Island

MiamiOmaha

MiddlesexPortland (ME)

South Palm BeachSan Diego


Detroit 1989St. Petersburg

East BayLas VegasWestport

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

77 Attend Synagogue Services Once per Month or MoreRespondent Age 75 and Over


47%39%

36%33%33%33%33%

29%29%29%29%28%28%28%27%27%26%26%25%25%25%

23%22%22%21%21%21%20%20%20%

18%18%18%17%16%

13%13%

St. LouisPittsburghTidewater

OmahaJacksonville

WestportDetroit 1989IndianapolisClevelandSt. PaulBergen

HoustonColumbus

MinneapolisBrowardHartford

New YorkAtlantic County

New HavenSan Antonio

SarasotaTucson

San DiegoRhode IslandDetroit 2018


St. PetersburgDetroit 2005Washington

Lehigh ValleyWest Palm Beach

PhoenixMiami

Las VegasEast Bay

Portland (ME)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

78 Attend Synagogue Services Once per Month or MoreRespondent Age 65 and Over


38%36%36%

32%29%28%28%28%28%27%27%

25%25%24%24%24%24%24%23%23%23%22%22%21%21%21%21%21%20%20%20%

18%17%17%

15%15%15%

St. LouisPittsburghTidewater

JacksonvilleSt. Paul

IndianapolisHouston

ClevelandMinneapolis

BergenSarasotaBrowardHartfordOmaha

ColumbusNew York

Detroit 2005Tucson

New HavenSan AntonioDetroit 1989Detroit 2018Washington

Lehigh ValleyAtlantic County

PhoenixRhode Island

WestportMiddlesex

South Palm BeachSan Diego

MiamiSt. Petersburg

West Palm BeachEast Bay


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

79 Attend Services Once per Month or More(Jewish Respondents)

23%

28%

12%

28%

19%

25%

56%

32%

22%

50%

38%

20%

All

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

West Bloomfield


Farmington

Southfield


Wayne County

0‐9 Years in Detroit

10‐9 Years

20+ Years

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


23%

38%

24%

19%

23%

21%

22%

24%

23%

32%

15%

22%

14%

30%

20%

All

Under 35

35‐49

50‐64

65‐74

75+

65+

Male

Female

Household with Children

HH with Only Adult Children

Non‐Elderly Couple

Non‐Elderly Single

Elderly Couple

Elderly Single

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


23%

19%

28%

28%

24%

23%

79%

29%

19%

10%

16%

32%

29%

9%

All

Under $25,000

$25‐$50,000

$50‐$100,000

$100‐$200,000

$200,000 and over

Orthodox

Conservative

Reform

Just Jewish

Humanist

In‐married

Conversionary

Intermarried

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


23%

46%8%

50%19%

37%22%

45%18%

39%22%

12%

27%19%

27%22%

49%21%

All






No Jewish Education




0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


23%

31%

30%

6%

35%

29%

11%

14%

38%

35%

33%

All



Not to Israel



Not Asked


Donated under $100

Donated $100‐$500

Donated $500+

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

84

31%

22%

54%

19%

22%

24%

15%

29%

63%

22%

18%

33%

All

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

West Bloomfield


Farmington

Southfield


Wayne County


10‐9 Years

20+ Years

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Never Attend Services(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)


85 Never Attend Services

31%

19%

34%

33%

30%

35%

32%

32%

30%

23%

29%

23%

47%

31%

29%

All

Under 35

35‐49

50‐64

65‐74

75+

65+

Male

Female




Non‐Elderly Single

Elderly Couple

Elderly Single

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)(Jewish Respondents)


31%

50%

41%

32%

22%

23%

2%

17%

22%

57%

39%

15%

24%

48%

All

Under $25,000

$25‐$50,000

$50‐$100,000

$100‐$200,000

$200,000 and over

Orthodox

Conservative

Reform

Just Jewish

Humanist

In‐married

Conversionary

Intermarried

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%



31%

2%50%

9%36%

17%32%

8%40%

5%32%

41%

21%35%

13%41%

3%24%

All






No Jewish Education




0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%



31%

10%

14%

62%

16%

26%

45%

43%

17%

17%

13%

All



Not to Israel



Not Asked


Donated under $100

Donated $100‐$500

Donated $500+

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


89

Types of Marriage

89

90 Types of Marriage

(2 Born/Raised Jews)62%

(1 is Jew‐by‐Choice)9%

Intermarried30%

In‐married(Married Couples in Jewish Households)

In‐married

91 Types of Marriage


Conversionary7%

Intermarried19%

In‐married

(Married Couples Age 65 and Over)

In‐married

92Types of Marriage by Synagogue Membership


Conversionary11%

Intermarried12%


Conversionary7%

Intermarried46%

Synagogue Member Non‐Member

(Married Couples)

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

93


Conversionary13%

Intermarried17%


Conversionary4%

Intermarried35%

Types of Marriage by Chabad Attendance

Attended Chabad Did Not Attend

(Married Couples)

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

94


Conversionary5%

Intermarried15%


Conversionary9%

Intermarried31%

Types of Marriage by JCC Membership

JCC Member Non‐Member

(Married Couples)

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

95


Conversionary3%

Intermarried12%


Conversionary10%

Intermarried35%

Types of Marriage by Jewish Organization Membership

Jewish Organization Member Non‐Member

(Married Couples)

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

In‐married

96 Intermarriage

61%61%

58%56%

55%55%55%

53%52%

50%48%48%

46%46%

44%44%

43%41%

40%39%39%

38%37%

36%36%

34%34%34%

33%33%33%

30%29%

28%26%

23%23%

22%20%20%

17%16%16%16%

15%14%

9%

East BayPortland (ME)

OmahaSt. Petersburg

IndianapolisSeattle

San FranciscoDenver

ColumbusAtlanta

Las VegasSt. LouisTucsonBoston

San DiegoJacksonvilleTidewater

WashingtonPhoenixHoustonSt. Paul

ClevelandSan AntonioPittsburgh

Lehigh ValleyCincinnati

Rhode IslandNew Haven

ChicagoMinneapolis

WestportDetroit 2018

Howard CountyPhiladelphia

Atlantic CountyBrowardHartford

New YorkBaltimoreSarasotaBergenMiami

Detroit 2005West Palm Beach

Detroit 1989Middlesex

South Palm Beach

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

(Couples Intermarriage Rate)

Pew 61%

97 Couples Conversion Rate

40%37%

33%32%

31%28%28%

27%27%27%

25%24%24%

23%23%23%23%

22%22%

21%21%

20%20%20%20%

19%18%18%18%

17%17%17%

16%16%

15%15%

14%13%

12%9%9%

8%

Howard CountyMiami


BaltimoreOmaha

BrowardCincinnatiPittsburghHartford

San AntonioSouth Palm Beach

St. PaulDetroit 2018

New YorkChicagoBergen

West Palm BeachTidewater

DenverLehigh Valley

HoustonMinneapolisSan Diego

JacksonvilleAtlantic CountySt. Petersburg

PhoenixRhode IslandIndianapolis

AtlantaSarasota

New HavenWestportTucsonSeattle

MiddlesexWashingtonLas Vegas

Portland (ME)Boston

San Francisco

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

(Married Couples)

98 Types of Marriage by Age of Head of Household

75%

45%

59%

68%

86%

7%11% 10%

8%4%

19%

44%

32%

24%

10%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%2 Born/Raised Jews 1 is Jew‐by‐Choice Intermarried

(Married Couples)

In‐married

99 IntermarriageHead of Household Under Age 35

93%78%

70%66%

62%60%59%

56%53%52%51%50%

48%44%44%43%42%42%42%

40%34%33%33%

31%26%25%24%

22%20%19%19%

15%14%

TidewaterEast BayDenver

St. LouisAtlanta

IndianapolisPittsburgh

Lehigh ValleyWashingtonMinneapolisSan DiegoWestportSt. Paul

JacksonvilleTucson

HartfordCincinnati


Rhode IslandPhoenix

San AntonioLas Vegas

Detroit 1989Middlesex

BergenChicago

Detroit 2005Houston

Detroit 2018Miami

BaltimoreNew York

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


Based on small sample sizes in some communities

100 IntermarriageHead of Household Age 35‐49

76%71%

68%67%

65%63%

62%60%60%60%60%

59%55%

54%51%51%51%

50%49%

48%48%

45%45%45%

44%43%

42%41%41%

37%35%

32%31%

29%29%29%

27%26%26%

25%24%

18%17%

ColumbusLas Vegas

St. PetersburgEast Bay

Portland (ME)TucsonDenver

IndianapolisOmaha

St. LouisPhoenix

San DiegoSarasotaChicagoAtlantaSt. Paul

JacksonvilleHouston

WashingtonPittsburgh

Rhode IslandCincinnati

West Palm BeachNew HavenDetroit 2018Minneapolis

ClevelandLehigh Valley

Atlantic CountyTidewater

San AntonioWestportBroward

New YorkHartford

Howard CountyMiddlesex

South Palm BeachBaltimore

MiamiBergen


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%



68%65%

64%56%

52%51%

49%49%

47%47%

45%43%43%

42%42%42%

40%39%

37%37%37%

35%34%

33%33%

32%32%

31%29%

27%27%

26%25%

24%24%24%

23%19%

15%15%

14%12%

5%

OmahaSt. PetersburgPortland (ME)

East BaySt. LouisTucson

IndianapolisJacksonville

DenverLas VegasColumbusHouston

San AntonioAtlantaPhoenix

TidewaterCleveland

New HavenLehigh Valley

San DiegoRhode Island

WestportSt. Paul

Howard CountyPittsburgh

Detroit 2018WashingtonCincinnatiChicago

BaltimoreAtlantic County

MinneapolisBroward

New YorkWest Palm Beach

SarasotaHartford

Detroit 2005Miami


BergenDetroit 1989

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%



65%64%

58%56%

52%50%

41%39%

36%34%34%34%

33%33%

32%32%

27%25%25%

24%23%23%

22%20%

19%17%17%

16%13%13%

12%12%

11%11%11%

10%10%

8%7%

6%5%

2%

OmahaAtlanta

East BaySt. Petersburg

ClevelandIndianapolis

DenverCincinnati

San AntonioSt. Louis

San DiegoJacksonvilleColumbusWestport


WashingtonNew Haven

Lehigh ValleyDetroit 2018

Atlantic CountyTucsonPhoenix

MinneapolisNew YorkBroward

Rhode IslandHouston

MiamiBaltimore

St. PaulPittsburgh

ChicagoBergen


HartfordSarasota

MiddlesexWest Palm BeachSouth Palm Beach

Detroit 1989

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


103 IntermarriageHead of Household Age 75 and Over

40%37%

36%34%

32%30%

28%26%

24%21%

20%20%

18%17%17%

14%14%14%

13%13%13%

12%12%12%

11%10%10%10%10%

9%9%9%

8%7%7%7%

6%6%

5%4%

3%0%

AtlantaWashington


IndianapolisPortland (ME)

Las VegasSan AntonioJacksonville

Lehigh ValleyHoustonTucsonChicago

ColumbusPhoenix

ClevelandDenverSt. PaulOmaha

New HavenRhode Island

New YorkPittsburghHartfordBergen

Detroit 2018Broward

Detroit 2005SarasotaSt. Louis

CincinnatiSan Diego

MiamiBaltimore

MinneapolisDetroit 1989

TidewaterWestport

West Palm BeachSouth Palm Beach

MiddlesexAtlantic County

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


104 Intermarriage Head of Household Age 65 and Over

55%52%

50%49%

45%36%

34%32%32%

31%31%

30%29%

28%24%

23%23%

22%21%

19%19%19%

18%17%

15%15%

14%14%14%14%

13%12%

11%11%11%11%

10%9%

8%6%

5%4%

3%

AtlantaOmaha


IndianapolisCleveland

DenverSan AntonioWashington

Portland (ME)Las VegasColumbus

JacksonvilleCincinnatiSt. Louis

Lehigh ValleyWestportSan Diego

TucsonDetroit 2018New Haven

PhoenixHoward County

HoustonNew York

Rhode IslandBrowardChicago

Atlantic CountyMinneapolis

St. PaulPittsburgh

MiamiBaltimore

BergenHartford

Detroit 2005Sarasota

TidewaterWest Palm Beach


Detroit 1989

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


105 Intermarried Households

30%

22%

59%

15%

21%

38%

13%

17%

81%

16%

35%

30%

All

Core Area

Non‐Core Area

West Bloomfield


Farmington

Southfield


Wayne County


10‐9 Years

20+ Years

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%



30%

36%

35%

26%

16%

35%

26%

39%

17%

13%

11%

32%

49%

29%

All




Elderly Couple

Under $50,000

$50‐$100,000

$100‐$200,000

$200,000 and over

Orthodox

Conservative

Reform

Just Jewish

Humanist

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%



30%

12%46%

17%35%

15%31%

12%35%

12%34%

10%

25%21%

24%28%

19%31%

All






No Jewish Education




0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%



30%

13%

36%

57%

10%

19%

52%

47%

13%

10%

6%

All



Not to Israel



Not Asked


Donated under $100

Donated $100‐$500

Donated $500+

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%


109

What Is the Intermarriage Rate?

Abraham

Sarah

Howard Wolowitz

Bernadette Rostenkowski

109

110

Abraham

Sarah

Howard Wolowitz

Bernadette Rostenkowski

110

Couples Rate is 50%

Individual Rate is 33%

What Is the Intermarriage Rate?

111Rates of Intermarriage

30% Couples Intermarriage Rate

translates to

18% Individual Intermarriage Rate

translates to

10% of both married and single Jewish adults are both married and married to non‐Jews

111

112 Percentage of Married Jewish Persons Who Are Married to Non‐Jews by Age

10%

28%

19%14%

5%

18%

Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+ All0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

(Individual Intermarriage Rate)

113 Current Religion of Children in Intermarried Households

Jewish44%

Not Jewish39%

Part Jewish17%

(Children Age 0‐17 in Intermarried Jewish Households)

114 Children Being Raised Jewish in Intermarried Households

75%74%

62%62%

60%60%60%

59%59%

56%49%49%

48%47%

46%46%

45%45%45%45%

44%43%

42%39%39%

38%37%

36%36%

35%34%

33%33%

32%32%

31%31%

30%30%

27%26%

21%18%

11%

South Palm BeachSarasota

IndianapolisHoward CountyAtlantic County

CincinnatiBoston

HartfordBergen

WestportChicago

JacksonvilleDetroit 1989

Portland (ME)Broward

MiamiSt. Petersburg

TucsonWashingtonTidewater

Detroit 2018New HavenLas Vegas

San AntonioAtlanta

San FranciscoSt. Paul

Lehigh ValleyPittsburgh

Rhode IslandWest Palm Beach

MiddlesexCleveland

OmahaHouston

New YorkDetroit 2005Minneapolis

BaltimoreSt. LouisPhoenix

San DiegoDenver

Columbus

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

(Children Age 0‐17 in Intermarried Jewish Households)

What percentage of childrenin intermarried households are being raised Jewish?

115 Jewish Children Who Are Being Raised in Intermarried Households

68%52%

46%46%

43%43%

42%40%

38%36%

35%31%31%

29%28%

27%27%

25%25%

24%22%

21%21%21%

20%20%20%20%

19%19%19%

17%17%

16%16%16%

13%11%

9%9%

8%6%

5%

ColumbusSt. Petersburg

IndianapolisLas Vegas

Portland (ME)St. LouisTucson

SarasotaBostonOmaha

Atlantic CountyJacksonvilleTidewater

San FranciscoHoward County

West Palm BeachWashingtonCincinnati

AtlantaChicago

PittsburghPhoenix

Lehigh ValleyNew Haven

St. PaulHartford

Rhode IslandWestportSan DiegoHouston

South Palm BeachDenver

San AntonioDetroit 2018

BrowardMinneapolis

ClevelandBergenMiami

MiddlesexBaltimore

Detroit 2005New York

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

(Jewish Children Age 0‐17 in Married Households)

In what types of married householdsare the Jewish children being raised?

116 Jewish Children Who Are Being Raised in Conversionary In‐married Households

35%35%

30%30%

26%24%

22%22%22%

19%19%

17%17%17%16%16%15%15%15%14%14%14%13%13%

11%11%11%11%11%11%10%9%8%8%8%7%

4%4%

OmahaPhoenixDenverSt. Paul

San AntonioHoward County

San DiegoJacksonvillePittsburghCincinnatiTidewater

IndianapolisSt. Petersburg

Atlantic CountyWest Palm Beach

SarasotaAtlanta

MinneapolisTucson

HoustonLehigh Valley

HartfordChicago

Rhode IslandDetroit 2018

MiamiBaltimore

New HavenPortland (ME)

Las VegasWashington

South Palm BeachBroward

Detroit 2005Bergen

WestportNew YorkMiddlesex

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

(Jewish Children Age 0‐17 in Married Households)

In what types of married householdsare the Jewish children being raised?

117

93%92%92%

88%87%

85%85%

84%81%81%81%

79%79%

78%78%

77%76%76%

75%75%75%75%

74%74%

73%72%72%

71%69%

68%68%

67%67%

65%65%

61%60%

59%57%

56%56%

53%52%

34%

MiamiSouth Palm Beach

BergenDetroit 2005

HartfordSarasotaWestportMiddlesexNew YorkCincinnati

Atlantic CountyDetroit 2018New HavenBaltimore

San AntonioIndianapolis

Howard CountyWashington

ClevelandChicagoSt. Paul

JacksonvilleAtlanta

TidewaterMinneapolis

HoustonLehigh ValleyRhode IslandPhiladelphia

BrowardTucson

West Palm BeachPittsburgh

Portland (ME)San FranciscoSt. Petersburg

PhoenixSeattle

San DiegoDenver

Las VegasOmaha

St. LouisColumbus

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Percentage of Children Age 0‐17 in Jewish Households Who Are Jewish

118 Persons in Jewish Households Who Are Jewish96%

94%92%92%92%

90%90%

89%88%

87%87%

86%86%

85%85%

84%84%

83%82%82%82%82%

81%81%

80%80%80%80%

79%79%

78%78%78%

76%76%76%76%76%

75%73%

72%71%

70%69%69%

68%

South Palm BeachMiami

MiddlesexDetroit 2005

BergenWest Palm Beach

Detroit 1989SarasotaHartford

New YorkAtlantic County

BrowardBaltimore

Detroit 2018Philadelphia

Howard CountyWestport

New HavenClevelandCincinnati

Lehigh ValleyMinneapolisSan Antonio

St. PaulHouston

WashingtonJacksonvilleRhode Island

BostonTidewaterPhoenix

PittsburghTucson

IndianapolisSt. Petersburg

ChicagoAtlanta

Las VegasSan Diego

San FranciscoDenver

Portland (ME)SeattleOmaha

ColumbusSt. Louis

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

119 Jews Who Are Jew‐by‐Choice(Jewish Persons in Jewish Households)

15.7%11.1%

9.1%8.0%7.2%6.9%6.2%5.8%5.8%5.1%4.8%4.8%4.5%4.3%4.1%4.0%3.8%3.5%3.4%3.1%3.0%2.7%2.7%2.6%2.3%2.0%1.4%1.3%

OmahaSt. Petersburg

IndianapolisSt. Paul

JacksonvilleSan Antonio

HoustonWashingtonTidewater

Detroit 2018Las Vegas

MinneapolisBrowardTucson

Rhode IslandLehigh Valley

MiamiPortland (ME)

New HavenHartford

Detroit 2005Atlantic County

WestportBergen

SarasotaWest Palm Beach


0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%

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