The Shipley
School Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia officials
announced in February 2020 details of a study of the
Philadelphia area’s Jewish population.
COURTESY OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
About 10% of the Jews in Greater Philadelphia
are Jews of color, meaning they identify as Hispanic,
black, Asian or other nonwhite races.

In terms of sexual orientation, 4% identified as
lesbian or gay, with another 5% identifying as bisex-
ual or other.

Meantime, the medi-
an annual income for
Jewish households is
between $75,000 and
$100,000. About 6% of
Jewish households are
at or below 100% of the
federal poverty level,
with that number jump-
ing to 20% for Jews of
color and 22% for those
formerly from Russia or
the Soviet Union.

The study indicated
that 5% of Jewish seniors
CHART PHOTOS BY ERIC SCHUCHT
and 10% of Jewish fam-
ilies with children live
in poverty. Also, 11% of
the region’s Jews ages 18-64 do not have health
insurance. About 47% of Jewish marriages are interfaith,
an increase from 28% in 2009, which was believed
to be an underestimate. Only 28% of interfaith
couples are raising their children as Jewish, com-
pared to the total number, which is 56%. About
The Baldwin School
Why Baldwin?
A PRE-K TO GRADE 12
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
For 130 years The Baldwin
School has combined the
region’s premier college
preparatory curriculum with
distinguished arts, athletics and
community service programs.

Guided by outstanding
faculty who are experts in
girls’ education, Baldwin
offers an experiential learning
environment within a supportive
and encouraging community.

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Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
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