One of the differences
between the last study and
the current one is terminology;
for example, the current survey
uses the phrase “interfaith”
instead of “mixed” to refer
to marriage.

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it can help us delve deeper into meeting the needs
and finding ways to respond,” said Laver, who is on
the board of trustees of the Jewish Federation, board
chairman of Jewish Family and Children’s Service and
a member of Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel.

The participants are randomly selected to ensure
the sample isn’t biased.

The first stage is a screener that asks the partici-
pant basic questions. The invitation to complete this
screener, either online or with a hard copy, is mailed
out. This step includes both Jewish and non-Jewish
respondents, but only those who identify as Jewish
are invited to complete the next stage: an in-depth
20-minute survey, either online or via hard copy. The
survey can also be done over the phone for those who
need extra assistance, and is available in Russian.

It’s been a decade since this kind of study
of the local Jewish community has been done.

Romirowsky said such studies usually take place
every 10 years in similar cities.

One of the differences between the last study
and the current one is terminology; for example, the
current survey uses the phrase “interfaith” instead
of “mixed” to refer to marriage. This study also has
more questions about anti-Semitism, Israel, health
and transportation.

“I don’t believe in the past we asked much about
transportation,” Romirowsky said. “I know, being an
evaluation director here, that transportation is a huge
issue for our community members, both young and
old, in being able to access both religious Jewish and
just general social services.”
The survey 10 years ago defined Jewish engagement
as synagogue membership or participation in rituals
like lighting Shabbat candles or attending a Passover
seder. The new survey has broadened that definition
by including visits to a Chabad House and less
traditional ways to celebrate holidays, such as a
Shabbat hike.

“My major goal with this stuff is to look at and