September 13, 2017
AJC’s 2017 Survey of American Jewish Opinion, conducted by the research company SSRS, is based on telephone interviews carried out August 10-28 with a national sample of 1,000 Jews over age 18. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.71%.
1. Where would you place yourself on this scale?
Liberal Lean Liberal Moderate, Middle of the Road Lean Conservative Conservative |
39 15 22 7 15 |
2. In politics today, do you consider yourself....
Republican Democrat Independent Other |
15 57 20 8 |
3. In last November’s presidential election, whom did you vote for?
Hillary Clinton Donald Trump Another candidate Didn't vote |
64 18 8 8 |
4. Is your opinion of the job President Trump is doing favorable or unfavorable?
Favorable Unfavorable Not sure |
21 77 1 |
5. Is your opinion of the job Vice President Pence is doing favorable or unfavorable?
Favorable Unfavorable Not sure |
30 62 7 |
6. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling National Security?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
13 14 62 11 1 |
7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling Terrorism?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
18 12 54 15 1 |
8. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling U.S.-Russia relations?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
10 13 62 13 2 |
9. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling NATO and the Transatlantic Alliance?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
13 12 56 15 3 |
10. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling Race Relations?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
11 9 69 8 1 |
11. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling Immigration?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
17 6 65 11 1 |
12. Do you approve or disapprove of the Trump Administration’s handling of the Iran nuclear issue?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
11 15 42 26 6 |
13. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling U.S.-Israel relations?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
18 22 31 23 5 |
14. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Prime Minister Netanyahu is handling U.S.-Israel relations?
Approve strongly Approve somewhat Disapprove somewhat Disapprove strongly Not sure |
22 23 23 24 8 |
15. Regarding a possible move of the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which of the following courses of action do you most support?
Move the Embassy to Jerusalem immediately Move the Embassy to Jerusalem at a later date in conjunction with progress in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Not move the embassy Not sure |
16 36 44 4 |
16. In the current situation, do you favor or oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state?
Favor Oppose Not sure |
55 40 4 |
17. Compared to one year ago, do you think prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace have increased, decreased, or stayed the same?
Increased Decreased Stayed the same Not sure |
5 29 65 1 |
18. What role do you think the U.S. should play in solving international problems?
The leading role A major role, but not the leading role A minor role No role at all Not sure |
24 56 13 5 1 |
19. In your opinion, which foreign nation poses the single greatest danger to the United States?
China Iran North Korea Russia Another country Not sure |
10 16 57 22 5 1 |
20. In your opinion, is antisemitism currently a problem in the United States?
Yes, a very serious problem Yes, somewhat of a problem No, not much of a problem No, not a problem at all Not sure |
41 43 12 4 - |
21. In your opinion, is antisemitism currently a problem on the American college campus?
Yes, a very serious problem Yes, somewhat of a problem No, not much of a problem No, not a problem at all Not sure |
29 40 16 6 8 |
22. In your opinion, is antisemitism currently a problem in Europe?
Yes, a very serious problem Yes, somewhat of a problem No, not much of a problem No, not a problem at all Not sure |
54 32 6 2 6 |
23. In your opinion, is antisemitism currently a problem in the Arab World?
Yes, a very serious problem Yes, somewhat of a problem No, not much of a problem No, not a problem at all Not sure |
78 17 1 1 3 |
24. Do you think of yourself as...
Orthodox Conservative Reconstructionist Reform Just Jewish |
9 16 2 31 39 |
25. What is your current marital status?
Unmarried Married to a born Jew Married to a convert to Judaism Married to a non-Jew |
47 32 3 17 |
26. How important is being Jewish in your life?
Very important Somewhat important Not too important Not at all important |
47 33 12 7 |
27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Caring about Israel is a very important part of my being a Jew."
Agree strongly Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree strongly |
48 24 18 9 |
28. Looking ahead five years, do you think that the ties between American Jews and Israel will be…
Stronger than today Weaker than today About the same as today Not sure |
25 14 59 2 |
29. Have you ever been to Israel?
No Yes, once Yes, more than once |
50 24 26 |
30. Do you think the fact that Orthodox Judaism is the only denomination recognized by Israel as an official form of Judaism...
Strengthens Israel’s ties with American Jews Weakens Israel’s ties with American Jews Has no effect on Israel’s ties with American Jews No opinion |
7 56 36 1 |
31. Currently, Jewish weddings and divorces in Israel are legally recognized only if carried out under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate, which is Orthodox. Are you satisfied with this system or should legal recognition also be extended to non-Orthodox weddings and divorces?
Yes, satisfied with this system No, legal recognition should also be extended to non-Orthodox weddings and divorces Not sure |
20 76 3 |
32. There is a current proposal to require that conversion to Judaism in Israel shall be recognized only if carried out under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate. Do you approve or disapprove of the idea?
Approve Disapprove Not sure |
26 68 5 |
33. Currently, prayer services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem —a site holy to Jews—are conducted according to Orthodox tradition, with men and women separated by a barrier. Do you support or oppose a mixed-gender prayer area at Robinson's Arch, adjacent to the Western Wall?
Support Oppose Not sure |
73 24 3 |