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Pew Research CenterMarch 2, 2016
1. Comparisons between Jews in Israel and the U.S.

Israeli Jews are more observant than U.S. Jews

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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

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