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Pew Research CenterMay 4, 2021
2. Jewish identity and belief

U.S. Jews more likely to say being Jewish is about culture or ancestry than about religion; to many, Jewish identity is about more than one thing

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U.S. Jews more likely to say being Jewish is about culture or ancestry than about religion; to many, Jewish identity is about more than one thing

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2. Jewish identity and belief
Younger Jews more likely than older Jews to be Orthodox or have no branch affiliation
One-in-five Jews say religion is very important to them
Most Jews say being Jewish is at least somewhat important to them
U.S. Jews more likely to say being Jewish is about culture or ancestry than about religion; to many, Jewish identity is about more than one thing
Most Jews say remembering the Holocaust, leading an ethical and moral life are essential to being Jewish
Most Orthodox Jews say following Jewish law is essential to being Jewish
Overwhelming majority of Orthodox believe in God of the Bible; most Conservative and Reform do not
One-in-five U.S. Jews say their religious faith is highly meaningful, fulfilling
37% of U.S. Jews identify as Reform
Among Jews who are not synagogue members, 36% identify as Reform

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