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Source: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-851898
Large Majority of American Jews Maintain Elevated Engagement after Oct. 7
(Jerusalem Post) A year and a half after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, Jewish communal engagement in the U.S. remains significantly elevated, according to a new study published by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) on Tuesday. "People continue to feel the pain of this moment and, relatedly, continue to seek connection," said Chief Impact and Growth Officer for JFNA Mimi Kravetz. The study, conducted in March with 6,000 respondents, found that 72% of those who initially increased their Jewish engagement after Oct. 7 are still doing so today. 79% of American Jews reported an emotional attachment to Israel and 72% said Israel makes them proud to be Jewish. At the same time, 79% said they are deeply worried about rising antisemitism. Jewish young adults (ages 18-34) continue to support Israel in large numbers (83%), though at lower rates than older Jews (93%).