1 Religious Profile: Jewish Identification 1
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Religious Profile: Jewish Identification
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2 Jewish Identification
Orthodox9%
Conservative20%
Reconstructionist2%
Reform35%
Just Jewish31%
Humanist4%
(Jewish Households)
3 Jewish Identification
Orthodox15%
Conservative20%
Reconstructionist1%
Reform35%
Just Jewish25%
Humanist4%
(Jewish Persons)
4 Jewish Identification
Orthodox5%
Conservative24%
Reconstructionist1%
Reform37%
Just Jewish27%
Humanist6%
(Jewish Respondents Age 65 and Over)
5 Jewish Identification
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
West Palm BeachAtlantic County
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
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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%
(Jewish Respondents)
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
Bloomfield‐Birmingham‐Franklin
Farmington
Southfield
Oak Park‐Huntington Woods
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
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%
29
91%
93%94%
88%89%
99%
99%97%
70%
99%85%
100%90%
90%91%
98%84%
92%89%
93%
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%
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
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%
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
(Jewish Respondents)
81%
63%
85%
68%
80%
94%
76%
100%
89%
82%
All
Pew
Core Area
Non‐Core Area
West Bloomfield
Bloomfield‐Birmingham‐Franklin
Farmington
Southfield
Oak Park‐Huntington Woods
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
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%
33
81%
100%92%
83%62%
67%
88%86%
79%
92%73%
97%77%
78%81%
92%71%
83%83%
66%
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%
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
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%
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
Bloomfield‐Birmingham‐Franklin
Farmington
Southfield
Oak Park‐Huntington Woods
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
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
OrthodoxConservative
ReformJust JewishHumanist
In‐marriedConversionaryIntermarried
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
Detroit 2005Detroit 1989
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
Detroit 2005Detroit 1989
Atlantic CountySouth Palm Beach
BrowardTidewater
West Palm BeachMiami
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
Detroit 1989Detroit 2005
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
Detroit 2005Detroit 2018
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
West Palm BeachMiami
MiddlesexSouth Palm Beach
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of 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%
Kosher In/Out of Home
35%
17%8% 9% 8%
Under 35 35‐49 50‐64 65‐74 75+0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100% Respondents
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of 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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
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
Kosher In/Out of Home
Refrain from Using Electricity
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of Home
Refrain from Using Electricity
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of Home
Refrain from Using Electricity
Christmas Tree
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Synagogue Member
Non‐Member
Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way and Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Observe Sabbath Candles or Other
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of Home
Refrain from Using Electricity
Christmas Tree
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Attended Chabad
Did Not Attend
Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way and Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of Home
Refrain from Using Electricity
Christmas Tree
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
JCC Member
Non‐Member
Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way and Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of Home
Refrain from Using Electricity
Christmas Tree
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Jewish Organization Member
Non‐Member
Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way and Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes
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%
Mezuzah on Front Door
Passover Seder
Chanukah Candles
Sabbath Candles
Do Something to Observe Sabbath
Kosher Home
Kosher In/Out of Home
Refrain from Using Electricity
Christmas Tree
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Any Adult Visited Israel on a:Jewish Trip
General Trip
No Trip to Israel
Seder, Chanukah, and Sabbath Candles: Always/UsuallySabbath in Some Way and Tree: Always/Usually/Sometimes
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%
(Jewish Respondents)
69 Synagogue Attendance
* or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah
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
TidewaterDetroit 2005
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)
(Jewish Respondents)
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
Detroit 1989Detroit 2018
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 *
* or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah
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%
75 Attend Synagogue Services Once per Month or MoreRespondent Age 50‐64(Jewish Respondents)
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
South Palm BeachWest Palm Beach
Portland (ME)San Diego
St. PetersburgLas Vegas
Atlantic County
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
76 Attend Synagogue Services Once per Month or MoreRespondent Age 65‐74(Jewish Respondents)
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
West Palm BeachAtlantic County
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
(Jewish Respondents)
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
MiddlesexSouth Palm Beach
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
(Jewish Respondents)
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
Portland (ME)Las Vegas
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
Bloomfield‐Birmingham‐Franklin
Farmington
Southfield
Oak Park‐Huntington Woods
Wayne County
0‐9 Years in Detroit
10‐9 Years
20+ Years
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
80 Attend Services Once per Month or More(Jewish Respondents)
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%
81 Attend Services Once per Month or More(Jewish Respondents)
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%
82 Attend Services Once per Month or More(Jewish Respondents)
23%
46%8%
50%19%
37%22%
45%18%
39%22%
12%
27%19%
27%22%
49%21%
All
Synagogue MemberNon‐Member
Attended ChabadDid Not Attend
JCC MemberNon‐Member
Jewish Organization MemberNon‐Member
To Day SchoolTo Supplemental School
No Jewish Education
To Overnight CampNot to Overnight Camp
Youth Group ParticipantNot Youth Group Participant
Hillel/Chabad ParticipantNot Hillel/Chabad Participant
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
83 Attend Services Once per Month or More(Jewish Respondents)
23%
31%
30%
6%
35%
29%
11%
14%
38%
35%
33%
All
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%
84
31%
22%
54%
19%
22%
24%
15%
29%
63%
22%
18%
33%
All
Core Area
Non‐Core Area
West Bloomfield
Bloomfield‐Birmingham‐Franklin
Farmington
Southfield
Oak Park‐Huntington Woods
Wayne County
0‐9 Years in Detroit
10‐9 Years
20+ Years
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Never Attend Services(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)
(Jewish Respondents)
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
Household with Children
HH with Only Adult Children
Non‐Elderly Couple
Non‐Elderly Single
Elderly Couple
Elderly Single
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)(Jewish Respondents)
86 Never Attend Services
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%
(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)(Jewish Respondents)
87 Never Attend Services
31%
2%50%
9%36%
17%32%
8%40%
5%32%
41%
21%35%
13%41%
3%24%
All
Synagogue MemberNon‐Member
Attended ChabadDid Not Attend
JCC MemberNon‐Member
Jewish Organization MemberNon‐Member
To Day SchoolTo Supplemental School
No Jewish Education
To Overnight CampNot to Overnight Camp
Youth Group ParticipantNot Youth Group Participant
Hillel/Chabad ParticipantNot Hillel/Chabad Participant
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)(Jewish Respondents)
88 Never Attend Services
31%
10%
14%
62%
16%
26%
45%
43%
17%
17%
13%
All
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%
(or only for weddings/b'nai mitzvah)(Jewish Respondents)
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
(2 Born/Raised Jews)74%
Conversionary7%
Intermarried19%
In‐married
(Married Couples Age 65 and Over)
In‐married
92Types of Marriage by Synagogue Membership
(2 Born/Raised Jews)77%
Conversionary11%
Intermarried12%
(2 Born/Raised Jews)47%
Conversionary7%
Intermarried46%
Synagogue Member Non‐Member
(Married Couples)
In‐married
In‐married
In‐married
In‐married
93
(2 Born/Raised Jews)70%
Conversionary13%
Intermarried17%
(2 Born/Raised Jews)61%
Conversionary4%
Intermarried35%
Types of Marriage by Chabad Attendance
Attended Chabad Did Not Attend
(Married Couples)
In‐married
In‐married
In‐married
In‐married
94
(2 Born/Raised Jews)80%
Conversionary5%
Intermarried15%
(2 Born/Raised Jews)60%
Conversionary9%
Intermarried31%
Types of Marriage by JCC Membership
JCC Member Non‐Member
(Married Couples)
In‐married
In‐married
In‐married
In‐married
95
(2 Born/Raised Jews)85%
Conversionary3%
Intermarried12%
(2 Born/Raised Jews)55%
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
Detroit 2005Detroit 1989
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
South Palm BeachWest Palm Beach
Rhode IslandPhoenix
San AntonioLas Vegas
Detroit 1989Middlesex
BergenChicago
Detroit 2005Houston
Detroit 2018Miami
BaltimoreNew York
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
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
Detroit 2005Detroit 1989
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
101 IntermarriageHead of Household Age 50‐64
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
MiddlesexSouth Palm Beach
BergenDetroit 1989
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
102 IntermarriageHead of Household Age 65‐74
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
Portland (ME)Las Vegas
WashingtonNew Haven
Lehigh ValleyDetroit 2018
Atlantic CountyTucsonPhoenix
MinneapolisNew YorkBroward
Rhode IslandHouston
MiamiBaltimore
St. PaulPittsburgh
ChicagoBergen
TidewaterDetroit 2005
HartfordSarasota
MiddlesexWest Palm BeachSouth Palm Beach
Detroit 1989
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
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
East BaySt. Petersburg
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%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
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
East BaySt. Petersburg
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
MiddlesexSouth Palm Beach
Detroit 1989
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
105 Intermarried Households
30%
22%
59%
15%
21%
38%
13%
17%
81%
16%
35%
30%
All
Core Area
Non‐Core Area
West Bloomfield
Bloomfield‐Birmingham‐Franklin
Farmington
Southfield
Oak Park‐Huntington Woods
Wayne County
0‐9 Years in Detroit
10‐9 Years
20+ Years
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
106 Intermarried Households
30%
36%
35%
26%
16%
35%
26%
39%
17%
13%
11%
32%
49%
29%
All
Household with Children
HH with Only Adult Children
Non‐Elderly Couple
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%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
107 Intermarried Households
30%
12%46%
17%35%
15%31%
12%35%
12%34%
10%
25%21%
24%28%
19%31%
All
Synagogue MemberNon‐Member
Attended ChabadDid Not Attend
JCC MemberNon‐Member
Jewish Organization MemberNon‐Member
To Day SchoolTo Supplemental School
No Jewish Education
To Overnight CampNot to Overnight Camp
Youth Group ParticipantNot Youth Group Participant
Hillel/Chabad ParticipantNot Hillel/Chabad Participant
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
108 Intermarried Households
30%
13%
36%
57%
10%
19%
52%
47%
13%
10%
6%
All
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%
(Couples Intermarriage Rate)
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
MiddlesexSouth Palm Beach
0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%