AJC’s Surveys of American and Israeli Jewish Millennials

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On April 25, 2022, American Jewish Committee (AJC) released the first-ever surveys that highlighted the perspectives, attitudes, and opinions of Millennial American and Israeli Jews. The surveys' results provide a richer understanding of the social, cultural, religious, and identity implications for the Millennial demographic – and the Jewish community as a whole – and highlight the commonalities and differences of young adults in each region. This invaluable information will inform AJC initiatives to strengthen the vital relationship between American and Israeli Jews. Research analysis was provided by Philippe Assouline, an independent consultant focused on Data Science, Consumer Insights, Marketing, and Communications.

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AJC’s Survey of American Jewish Millennials
AJC's Survey of American Jewish Millennials, a part of AJC’s Surveys of American and Israeli Millennial Jews, conducted by the research company, YouGov, and Philippe Assouline, Opinion, Analytics and Communications Strategist, provides a lens into better understanding American Millennial Jews' attitudes and opinions about Jewish identity, their connection to Israel, and attachment to Israelis. View the results here.
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AJC’s Survey of Israeli Jewish Millennials
AJC's Survey of Israeli Jewish Millennials, a part of AJC’s Surveys of American and Israeli Millennial Jews, conducted by the research company, GeoCartography, and Philippe Assouline, Opinion, Analytics and Communications Strategist, provides a lens into better understanding Israeli Millennial Jews' attitudes and opinions about Jewish identity and attachment to American Jews. View the results here.
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AJC’s Surveys of American and Israeli Jewish Millennials: A Comparison
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AJC's Survey on American and Israeli Jewish Millenials
Bonds and Divides: Surveys of American and Israeli Millennial Jews - Advocacy Anywhere
In February 2022, American Jewish Committee (AJC) surveyed nearly 2,000 American and Israeli millennial Jews with the goal of better understanding their experiences, attitudes, and opinions about Jewish identity, connection to Israel, and attachment to one another. Join AJC ACCESS Global Director Dana Steiner, AJC ACCESS Israel Manager Lironne Koret, and Opinion, Analytics, and Communications Strategist Philippe Assouline, as they unpack this data and analyze what it all means for the Jewish community.
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American Jewish Committee Surveys of U.S. and Israeli Jewish Millennials
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