One-quarter of U.S. Jews have heard ‘a lot’ about BDS movement, and an additional three-in-ten have heard ‘some’ | Pew Research Center

May 4, 2021

7. U.S. Jews’ connections with and attitudes toward Israel

One-quarter of U.S. Jews have heard ‘a lot’ about BDS movement, and an additional three-in-ten have heard ‘some’

One-quarter of U.S. Jews have heard ‘a lot’ about BDS movement, and an additional three-in-ten have heard ‘some’

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7. U.S. Jews’ connections with and attitudes toward Israel
One-quarter of U.S. Jews have lived in Israel or been there more than once
Most U.S. Jews are emotionally attached to Israel
Eight-in-ten U.S. Jews say caring about Israel is an important or essential part of what being Jewish means to them
Among U.S. Jews, 57% say they follow news about Israel at least somewhat closely
In final year of Trump administration, more Jewish Democrats say U.S. is too supportive of Israel than not supportive enough
Four-in-ten U.S. Jews give Netanyahu excellent or good ratings for his leadership
Most U.S. Jews are optimistic a way can be found for Israel and independent Palestinian state to coexist
One-third of U.S. Jews think Israeli government is making sincere effort toward peace with Palestinians
One-quarter of U.S. Jews have heard ‘a lot’ about BDS movement, and an additional three-in-ten have heard ‘some’
Far more opposition to than support for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement among U.S. Jews
Orthodox Jews overwhelmingly say they believe God gave Israel to the Jewish people