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.
Age distribution among Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who are ages…
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Frequency of prayer
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
23%
30%
26%
22%
206
Weekly
28%
24%
30%
18%
133
Seldom/never
20%
29%
22%
29%
401
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
11%
14%
27%
33%
13%
1%
206
Weekly
19%
13%
20%
32%
14%
2%
133
Seldom/never
12%
13%
24%
30%
17%
4%
401
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
49%
51%
213
Weekly
45%
55%
135
Seldom/never
56%
44%
408
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least daily
82%
6%
4%
6%
2%
209
Weekly
90%
< 1%
2%
6%
2%
133
Seldom/never
94%
1%
< 1%
3%
2%
405
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
16%
25%
59%
212
Weekly
17%
13%
70%
134
Seldom/never
9%
23%
68%
407
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who have a household income of…
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Frequency of prayer
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least daily
31%
14%
20%
35%
182
Weekly
4%
18%
29%
49%
111
Seldom/never
11%
16%
25%
47%
346
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who have completed…
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Frequency of prayer
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
29%
24%
22%
26%
212
Weekly
21%
17%
29%
32%
135
Seldom/never
14%
20%
33%
33%
407
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.
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
35%
65%
212
Weekly
21%
79%
135
Seldom/never
21%
79%
408
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.
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say religion is…
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Frequency of prayer
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
75%
19%
4%
1%
< 1%
213
Weekly
36%
54%
9%
1%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
8%
38%
36%
18%
< 1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who attend religious services…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
42%
36%
23%
< 1%
213
Weekly
26%
62%
11%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
4%
50%
46%
< 1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
41%
12%
14%
33%
1%
213
Weekly
18%
16%
17%
49%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
2%
5%
6%
87%
< 1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who meditate…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
47%
6%
1%
40%
6%
213
Weekly
40%
7%
10%
43%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
14%
8%
6%
71%
1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
69%
14%
9%
8%
< 1%
213
Weekly
43%
17%
17%
22%
1%
135
Seldom/never
19%
19%
16%
45%
1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
55%
15%
9%
21%
< 1%
213
Weekly
42%
20%
16%
22%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
34%
20%
20%
25%
< 1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of prayer
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
44%
9%
36%
7%
4%
213
Weekly
14%
27%
47%
9%
3%
135
Seldom/never
2%
18%
57%
20%
2%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say…
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Frequency of prayer
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
At least daily
34%
62%
3%
1%
213
Weekly
14%
84%
2%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
15%
83%
2%
1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who read scripture…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
46%
9%
8%
35%
3%
213
Weekly
17%
19%
14%
50%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
1%
3%
6%
91%
< 1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of prayer
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
At least daily
27%
39%
4%
23%
7%
213
Weekly
9%
35%
< 1%
49%
6%
135
Seldom/never
3%
10%
1%
80%
6%
408
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 Heaven among Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who …in heaven
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Frequency of prayer
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
69%
22%
9%
213
Weekly
51%
38%
11%
135
Seldom/never
20%
70%
10%
408
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.
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.
Party affiliation among Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least daily
42%
13%
44%
213
Weekly
26%
10%
64%
135
Seldom/never
18%
7%
76%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
39%
30%
26%
5%
213
Weekly
22%
40%
37%
1%
135
Seldom/never
10%
32%
56%
2%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who would rather have…
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Frequency of prayer
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
46%
50%
2%
2%
213
Weekly
36%
55%
5%
4%
135
Seldom/never
39%
54%
4%
3%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of prayer
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
41%
52%
2%
5%
213
Weekly
32%
65%
2%
1%
135
Seldom/never
23%
71%
5%
1%
408
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 abortion among Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of prayer
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
62%
34%
4%
213
Weekly
85%
14%
2%
135
Seldom/never
94%
5%
1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of prayer
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
57%
39%
3%
1%
213
Weekly
88%
11%
1%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
93%
4%
2%
1%
408
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 Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of prayer
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
53%
39%
7%
213
Weekly
80%
16%
3%
135
Seldom/never
90%
6%
3%
408
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 environmental regulation among Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews who say…
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Frequency of prayer
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
At least daily
42%
54%
< 1%
3%
213
Weekly
21%
76%
2%
< 1%
135
Seldom/never
16%
80%
3%
1%
408
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 human evolution among Jews by frequency of prayer
% of Jews 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
At least daily
28%
27%
3%
36%
6%
213
Weekly
54%
26%
9%
10%
2%
135
Seldom/never
79%
8%
4%
7%
2%
408
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.