Survey

‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds

The Jewish Federations of North America found that after declining last year, 38% of Jewish Americans reported increased engagement, a trend it calls the "surge."

 JERUSALEM SCHOOLCHILDREN hold Israeli and American flags during a rehearsal for former US President Barack Obama’s visit to Israel in 2013.
Picture taken on July 7, 2026 in Swiebodzin, western Poland, shows the statue of Jesus Christ measuring 36 m in height, six metres more than the famous landmark Jesus statue of Rio de Janeiro. The statue, called "Jesus Christ the King of the Universe" was completed in November 2010.

Theological beliefs linked more strongly than church attendance to antisemitism in young Christians

The Nova Music Festival memorial, pictured October 6, 2026.

Nearly half of Israelis equally blame government, IDF for October 7 failures, poll finds

Aerial footage of the Durupinar Formation.

Noah’s Ark? Researchers claim radar scan reveals 'man-made' structure at Turkey site


Majority of Israelis want government to refuse haredi demands on religion-and-state policies - poll

A survey conducted on 800 Israeli men and women chosen to represent Israel's Jewish population found that on every religion-and-state issue tested, the majority was opposed to official policy

Shas leader Arye Deri smiles from his seat in the Knesset, July 16, 2026.

The reason why Israelis don't want a second date: The phenomenon that takes a heavy toll

A new survey reveals: Almost half of Israelis will give up on a romantic relationship because of sweat stains. A dermatologist explains why this is not a hygiene problem, but a medical condition.

A woman sweating in front of a fan

Majority of citizens believe election integrity is in danger, Israeli Voice Index reveals - poll

All three of the main political bloc supporters had a majority agree that the election's integrity was in danger, although the exact percentage varied widely.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their vote during elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center, Nov. 25, 2025.

Israel’s democracy needs a place where local disagreements can be resolved - opinion

Until those structures exist, the work falls to Derech Eretz’s groups in Jerusalem, Rishon Lezion, Ashkelon, and other cities with large Russian-speaking populations.

 RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS attend an event in 2015 in Jerusalem marking the 25th anniversary of the great Russian aliyah from the former Soviet Union to Israel.

INSS: Israelis as concerned about violence between social groups as Iran acquiring nuclear weapons

There also appears to be a growing fear of a prolonged war on one of Israel’s fronts, with 27% ranking this as among their top concerns in July, a 4% increase from February.

Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.

Trap of the summer break: Parents face summer with no available vacation days

The gap between the education system and the labor market strikes the middle class again: A new survey by AllJobs reveals the true cost of summer.

A family on vacation

Almost half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, Tzohar poll finds

A Tzohar poll found that 49.6% of Israelis support nationwide closures of entertainment venues on Tisha B'Av, while 35.6% favor local decisions.

Jewish worshippers and visitors gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem a day before the eve of Tisha B’Av, July 21, 2026.

'Once-in-a-generation' expedition sets sail to survey famed polar expedition ships

The targets of the new survey include Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Terra Nova, Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s whaler and polar expedition vessel.

The Quest, captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton; illustrative.

Survey: Jews in smaller communities feel less heard when raising concerns about antisemitism

A Jewish Federations of North America survey found that Jews in smaller communities feel that police don't take their concerns about antisemitism seriously and often feel physically unsafe.

Illustrative: A man looks on next to police officers working at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025.

Record 48% of Americans think US is too supportive of Israel - poll

The survey published Wednesday by Quinnipiac University also found that 60% of respondents reported that military intervention in Iran was “not worth it.”

People wait for the flyover near the Washington Monument during a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of US independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.