Waltham, MA – A report issued by the Steinhardt Social Research Institute (SSRI) of Brandeis University (http://goo.gl/HIgS27) states that the U.S Jewish population is substantially larger than has been previously reported.
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Using a methodology known as “data synthesis,” which collectively compiles data taken from academic, governmental, and other surveys, the SSRI has determined that Jewish population surveys conducted back in 2000 were erroneous in their claims that American Jewry numbers were in decline.
Highlights from the study include:
• There are an estimated 6.8 million Jewish adults and children in the U.S.
• 4.2 million adults self-identify as Jewish when asked about their religion
• Nearly 1 million adults consider themselves Jewish by background and other criteria
• There are an estimated 1.6 million Jewish children
• Over 40% of American Jews live in just six states. Slightly over 20% resides in New York State, 14% in California, followed by 12% in Florida; 8% in New Jersey; and 5% in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
• The largest percentage resides in New York City (13%), with the next largest in Southern Florida (Miami, Palm Beach and Broward counties; 8.6%). New York suburban areas (Long Island & Westchester) account for 7% of the total population. Los Angeles County (including Ventura and Orange counties) accounts for just over 7% of the total population
• Additional centers include Boston (including western Massachusetts areas), Northern New Jersey, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington DC
• Just over 1 million (24%) are aged 65 years and older
• They are more than twice as likely as other Americans to be college graduates
and how many are halachik jews?
How ironic that this study emanates from Brandeis University, a school founded for Jews in 1948….and presently has a 50% Jewish population. That’s as much troubling as our other concerns.
May we continue to grow……………like the stars in the sky