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1. Comparisons between Jews in Israel and the U.S.
Israeli Jews vs. U.S. Jews on the peace process, settlements and U.S. support for Israel
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- 1. Comparisons between Jews in Israel and the U.S.
- Different religious composition of Jews in Israel and in the U.S.
- Israeli and American Jews tend to say being Jewish is primarily about ancestry or culture
- Israeli and American Jews share similar views on what disqualifies a person from being Jewish
- U.S. Jews more likely to see ethics, justice as essential to being Jewish
- Jews in U.S. far more likely to have non-Jewish friends, spouses
- U.S. Jews widely cite security as Israel’s biggest problem
- U.S. Jews less likely than Israeli Jews to say Israeli government is sincerely pursuing a peace deal
- Self-described political ideology tied to views on peace process and U.S. role in Israel
- Israeli Jews vs. U.S. Jews on the peace process, settlements and U.S. support for Israel
- Vast majority of American and Israeli Jews proud to be Jewish, feel connected to the Jewish people
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- Higher levels of educational attainment among American Jews
- Israeli Jews more likely to observe the Sabbath, keep kosher
- Israeli Jews are more observant than U.S. Jews
- Conservative and Reform movements do not have a major presence in Israel
- Israeli Jews feel strong bond with American Jews