Age distribution among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
27%
33%
22%
18%
280
2007
32%
28%
25%
15%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
16%
15%
30%
27%
11%
2%
280
2007
< 1%
24%
26%
30%
16%
4%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
56%
44%
288
2007
47%
53%
224
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Racial and ethnic composition among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
84%
4%
4%
6%
2%
285
2007
95%
1%
< 1%
2%
2%
220
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
17%
18%
66%
285
2007
9%
28%
63%
221
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
24%
13%
24%
39%
245
2007
21%
14%
31%
35%
166
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
27%
29%
22%
22%
287
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
61%
4%
7%
6%
22%
288
2007
54%
7%
7%
7%
25%
223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
31%
69%
287
2007
27%
73%
223
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Belief in God among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
61%
30%
7%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
288
2007
67%
29%
2%
< 1%
1%
1%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
53%
34%
10%
2%
< 1%
288
2007
44%
38%
13%
4%
< 1%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
45%
23%
< 1%
288
2007
23%
52%
24%
< 1%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
20%
7%
23%
< 1%
288
2007
40%
25%
6%
28%
1%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
27%
12%
13%
47%
1%
288
2007
20%
7%
13%
58%
1%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
4%
3%
54%
4%
288
2007
25%
6%
4%
63%
1%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
16%
14%
21%
< 1%
288
2007
45%
17%
13%
21%
3%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
18%
13%
26%
1%
288
2007
42%
10%
15%
28%
4%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
12%
46%
7%
2%
288
2007
19%
9%
61%
7%
4%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
27%
71%
1%
1%
288
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
31%
7%
12%
48%
2%
288
2007
25%
5%
9%
59%
2%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
23%
42%
2%
27%
6%
288
2007
19%
40%
5%
27%
8%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
46%
3%
288
2007
52%
43%
5%
224
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Party affiliation among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
43%
11%
46%
288
2007
31%
10%
59%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
38%
25%
3%
288
2007
31%
39%
27%
2%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
48%
2%
1%
288
2007
41%
47%
7%
5%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
52%
2%
2%
288
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Views about abortion among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
69%
28%
3%
288
2007
73%
25%
2%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
64%
31%
4%
1%
288
2007
71%
22%
4%
4%
224
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
35%
6%
288
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Views about environmental regulation among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
58%
1%
1%
288
2007
19%
72%
1%
7%
224
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Views about human evolution among who believe in Heaven who are Jewish
% of who believe in Heaven who are Jewish who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
28%
3%
30%
4%
288
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