Note: We are presenting raw data. When available, we provide some or all of the crosstabs (i.e., breakdowns by various categories such as party ID). To analyze the data, we encourage users to read the entire study and the methodology used. Results and reliability can be affected by such things as sample size, question wording, and question order. Responses may also be influenced by context and timing; for example, if the survey is conducted during a war.
Thinking about Jewish religious denominations, do you consider yourself to be... (AP/NORC, June 11-17, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Reform | 43% |
| Conservative | 23% |
| Orthodox | 10% |
| Something else | 4% |
| No particular denomination | 19% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
How often do you attend religious services? (AP/NORC, June 11-17, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Never | 34% |
| Less than once per year | 18% |
| About once or twice a year | 16% |
| Several times a year | 13% |
| About once a month | 5% |
| 2-3 times a month | 4% |
| Nearly every week | 3% |
| Every week | 3% |
| Several times a week | 3% |
| DK/NA | * |
How often do you participate in Jewish communal activities or events? (CAM, May 4-26, 2026)
| At a synagogue | At a JCC | At another Jewish organization | Online | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly or more | 9% | 4% | 4% | 6% |
| Once a month or more | 13% | 6% | 9% | 11% |
| A few times a year | 30% | 22% | 29% | 26% |
| Never/Almost never | 48% | 68% | 58% | 58% |
Being Jewish is mainly a matter of... (CAM, May 4-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Religion | 21% |
| Ancestry | 26% |
| Culture | 21% |
| Religion & ancestry | 1% |
| Religion & culture | 1% |
| Ancestry & culture | 3% |
| All three | 26% |
| Some other combination | 11% |
I feel emotionally attached to the United States. (JFNA/Burson, March 5–24, 2025)
| 2025 | |
| Strongly agree | 41% |
| Agree | 25% |
| Somewhat agree | 15% |
| Somewhat disagree | 5% |
| Disagree | 5% |
| Strongly disagree | 8% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
In general, the United States makes me proud to be American. (JFNA/Burson, March 5–24, 2025)
| 2025 | |
| Strongly agree | 15% |
| Agree | 20% |
| Somewhat agree | 15% |
| Somewhat disagree | 12% |
| Disagree | 13% |
| Strongly disagree | 20% |
| DK/NA | 5% |
I sometimes find it hard to support actions taken by the United States or its government. (JFNA/Burson, March 5–24, 2025)
| 2025 | |
| Strongly agree | 52% |
| Agree | 23% |
| Somewhat agree | 12% |
| Somewhat disagree | 4% |
| Disagree | 4% |
| Strongly disagree | 4% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Percentage of U.S. adults who have a bachelor’s degree or more education (Pew, July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024)
| % with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | |
|---|---|
| All U.S. adults | 35% |
| Hindu | 70% |
| Jewish | 65% |
| Orthodox Christian | 45% |
| Muslim | 44% |
| Buddhist | 41% |
| Mainline Protestant | 40% |
| Religiously unaffiliated | 37% |
| Latter-day Saint (Mormon) | 36% |
| Catholic | 35% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 29% |
| Historically Black Protestant | 24% |
Changes in Religiosity Among Jewish Adults in the U.S. (Pew, July 31-August 6, 2023)
| Became more religious over time | 13% |
| Became less religious over time | 29% |
| Stayed about the same / some of both | 58% |
Considering everything, what impact do you feel religious organizations have on American society? (Keren Keshet, November 4, 2022, to January 2, 2023)
They do more good than harm | 33% |
They do more harm than good | 41% |
They don’t make much difference | 26% |
Do you think the founders of America originally intended for the U.S. to be a Christian nation? (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
The founders of America originally intended for the U.S. to be a Christian Nation. | 36% | 60% |
The U.S. should be a Christian Nation. | 16% | 45% |
| If they conflict, the Bible should have more influence than the will of the people on U.S. laws. | 8% | 27% |
Is religion losing or gaining influence in America? (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
Gaining | 35% | 23% |
Losing | 62% | 74% |
All in all, do you think it’s a good thing or a bad thing that religion is gaining/losing influence? (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
Religious influence is growing, this is good | 3% | 9% |
Religious influence is growing, this is bad | 19% | 40% |
| Religious influence is declining, this is good | 31% | 10% |
| Religious influence is declining, this is bad | 23% | 16% |
Would you say living in the U.S. today is easier, harder, or about the same as it was 10 years ago for people WHO DO NOT BELIEVE OR PRACTICE A RELIGIOUS FAITH? (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
Easier today | 28% | 25% |
Harder today | 29% | 35% |
| About the same as 10 years ago | 43% | 38% |
Would you say living in the U.S. today is easier, harder, or about the same as it was 10 years ago for people WHO HAVE STRONG RELIGIOUS FAITH? (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
Easier today | 21% | 13% |
Harder today | 32% | 47% |
| About the same as 10 years ago | 45% | 38% |
In your opinion, should churches and other houses of worship… (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
Keep out of political matters | 71% | 67% |
Express their views on day-to-day social and political questions | 28% | 31% |
During political elections, should churches and other houses of worship come out in favor of one candidate over another? (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
Yes | 22% | 20% |
No | 77% | 77% |
Do you think churches and religious organizations have...“Too much influence in politics,” “Not enough influence in politics,” or “About the right amount of influence in politics” (Pew, September 13-18, 2022)
| Jews | All Adults | |
Too much influence in politics | 63% | 42% |
Not enough influence in politics | 13% | 22% |
| About the right amount of influence in politics | 23% | 35% |