It includes information for the self-identified Jewish population broken down by age, education and race – comparing these with statistics for the total US population by country, state, and county – as well as institutions and synagogues. The map displays these estimates across a low, mid and high range. This allows both for more accurate estimates as well as an opportunity to explore differences across data sets. There being no standard census-like data source on characteristics like religion and ethnicity, the map is based on The Steinhardt Social Research Institute’s estimates from six years (2006-2012) of combined survey data from numerous sources. It is hoped it will be used alongside SSRI’s report to assist local organizations in understanding the scale and demographics of the communities they serve, thereby helping to ensure a vibrant future for the North American Jewish population. The map is intended to track population trends but it also offers potential utility as a benchmarking tool that could improve effectiveness in implementing and appraising outreach/engagement initiatives. Applying cutting-edge research methods to inform and influence religo-ethnic policymaking, the SSRI hopes that this interactive map will generate greater interest in its work while increasing its reach and use. Commissioned by The Steinhardt Social Research Institute (SSRI) at the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies (CMJS) at Brandeis University, the map uses the synthesized results of targeted surveys to provide high quality, unbiased data about the distribution of the contemporary Jewish population in the US. This project seeks to provide answers to social research questions about the Jewish population in the United States.
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