Unique Identifier
Final respondent Jewish identity variable
Collection mode status
Census Region
Last Language Selected
Overall, how would you rate the way things are going in your life today?
Overall, how would you rate your community as a place to live?
Would you say things in this country today are...
In the past 12 months, did you spend any time volunteering for any organization or association?
Some people don't think of activities they do infrequently or for children's schools or youth organizations as volunteer activities. In the past 12 months have you done any of these types of activities?
Many things can make a person feel that their life is meaningful and fulfilling. Regardless of how much time you spend doing it, how much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does each of the following provide you? Spending time with family
Many things can make a person feel that their life is meaningful and fulfilling. Regardless of how much time you spend doing it, how much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does each of the following provide you? Spending time with friends
Many things can make a person feel that their life is meaningful and fulfilling. Regardless of how much time you spend doing it, how much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does each of the following provide you? Your religious faith
Many things can make a person feel that their life is meaningful and fulfilling. Regardless of how much time you spend doing it, how much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does each of the following provide you? Being outdoors and experiencing nature
Many things can make a person feel that their life is meaningful and fulfilling. Regardless of how much time you spend doing it, how much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does each of the following provide you? Spending time with pets or animals
Many things can make a person feel that their life is meaningful and fulfilling. Regardless of how much time you spend doing it, how much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does each of the following provide you? Your job, career or education
Many things can make a person feel that their life is meaningful and fulfilling. Regardless of how much time you spend doing it, how much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does each of the following provide you? Arts and literature, such as music, painting
Are you male or female?
Age recode-4 category
Education recode-4 category
What is your present religion, if any?
Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or Argentinian?
Race variable
Respondent Race-Ethnicity
Do you consider yourself Afro-Latino or Afro-Hispanic, or not?
ASIDE from religion, do you consider yourself to be any of the following in any way (for example ethnically, culturally or because of your family’s background)? Jewish
ASIDE from religion, do you consider yourself to be any of the following in any way (for example ethnically, culturally or because of your family's background)? Catholic
ASIDE from religion, do you consider yourself to be any of the following in any way (for example ethnically, culturally or because of your family's background)? Mormon
ASIDE from religion, do you consider yourself to be any of the following in any way (for example ethnically, culturally or because of your family's background)? Muslim
Please indicate whether you were raised in any of the following traditions or had a parent from any of the following backgrounds. Jewish
Please indicate whether you were raised in any of the following traditions or had a parent from any of the following backgrounds. Catholic
Please indicate whether you were raised in any of the following traditions or had a parent from any of the following backgrounds. Mormon
Please indicate whether you were raised in any of the following traditions or had a parent from any of the following backgrounds. Muslim
Number of adults residing in household
Number of children residing in household
Overall, how would you rate the following aspects of your life? Your family life
Overall, how would you rate the following aspects of your life? Your physical health
Overall, how would you rate the following aspects of your life? Your social life
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as President?
How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing on each of the following issues? Immigration
How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing on each of the following issues? The environment
How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing on each of the following issues? The nation's policy toward Israel
Please tell us how much discrimination there is against each of these groups in our society today. Evangelical Christians
Please tell us how much discrimination there is against each of these groups in our society today. Muslims
Please tell us how much discrimination there is against each of these groups in our society today. Jews
Please tell us how much discrimination there is against each of these groups in our society today. Blacks
Please tell us how much discrimination there is against each of these groups in our society today. Hispanics
Please tell us how much discrimination there is against each of these groups in our society today. Gays and Lesbians
Which of the following statements come closest to your overall view of U.S. support for Israel?
Do you think a way can be found for Israel and an independent Palestinian state to coexist peacefully with each other?
Open end - first mention 'And is there anything else you do that makes you feel connected with Jews and Judaism?
Open end - second mention 'And is there anything else you do that makes you feel connected with Jews and Judaism?
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Leading an ethical and moral life'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Working for justice and equality in society'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Observing Jewish law (halakha)'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Having a good sense of humor'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Remembering the Holocaust'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Caring about Israel'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Being part of a Jewish community'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Continuing family traditions'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Being intellectually curious'
How important is each of the following to what BEING JEWISH means to you? 'Eating traditional Jewish foods'
Open end - first mention 'And just in your own words, is there anything else that is an essential part of what being Jewish means to you?'
Open end - second mention 'And just in your own words, is there anything else that is an essential part of what being Jewish means to you?'
How many of your close friends are Jewish?
Open end- To you personally, is being Jewish mainly a matter of...
How much, if at all, do you feel a sense of belonging to the Jewish people?
How much responsibility, if any, do you feel you have to help fellow Jews in need around the world?
How much, if anything, do you feel you have in common with Jews in Israel?
How much, if anything, do you feel you have in common with the following groups in the United States? Orthodox Jews
How much, if anything, do you feel you have in common with the following groups in the United States? Reform Jews
How much, if anything, do you feel you have in common with the following groups in the United States? Conservative Jews
How much, if anything, do you feel you have in common with the following groups in the United States? Evangelical Christians
How much, if anything, do you feel you have in common with the following groups in the United States? Mainline Protestants (such as United Methodists, Episcopalians, etc.)
How much, if anything, do you feel you have in common with the following groups in the United States? Muslims
In the past 12 months, did you make a financial donation to any Jewish charity or cause, such as a synagogue, Jewish school or a group supporting Israel?
In general, how friendly or unfriendly do you think each of the following is toward Israel? The Democratic Party
In general, how friendly or unfriendly do you think each of the following is toward Israel? The Republican Party
In general, how friendly or unfriendly do you think each of the following is toward Israel? Donald Trump
In general, how friendly or unfriendly do you think each of the following is toward JEWS IN THE U.S.? The Democratic Party
In general, how friendly or unfriendly do you think each of the following is toward JEWS IN THE U.S.? The Republican Party
In general, how friendly or unfriendly do you think each of the following is toward JEWS IN THE U.S.? Donald Trump
How emotionally attached are you to Israel?
How many times, if ever, have you been to Israel?
How closely do you follow news about Israel?
Do you think the current Israeli government is making a sincere effort to bring about a peace settlement with the Palestinians, or don't you think so?
Do you think the current Palestinian leadership is making a sincere effort to bring about a peace settlement with Israel, or don't you think so?
On another topic... Now thinking about the country as a whole, how much anti-Semitism do you think there is in the United States today?
And compared with five years ago, do you think there is...
Do you think there is more anti-Semitism in the U.S. today than there was five years ago because...
As a Jewish person in the United States, do you personally feel...
Have you hesitated to participate in Jewish observances or events because you feel less safe than you did five years ago?
Please indicate whether each of the following things has happened to you IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS. Have you been called offensive names because ^{AuxAntiS1}?
Please indicate whether each of the following things has happened to you IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS. Have you been made to feel unwelcome because ^{AuxAntiS1}?
Please indicate whether each of the following things has happened to you IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS. Have you been physically threatened or attacked because ^{AuxAntiS1}?
Please indicate whether each of the following things has happened to you IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS. Have you seen anti-Jewish graffiti or vandalism in your local community?
Please indicate whether each of the following things has happened to you IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS. Have you been harassed online because ^{AuxAntiS1}?
Please indicate whether each of the following things has happened to you IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS. Has someone who is not Jewish expressed support for you because ^{AuxAntiS1}?
In the past twelve months, have you heard someone say any of the following things? Jews care too much about money
In the past twelve months, have you heard someone say any of the following things? The Holocaust did not happen or its severity has been exaggerated
In the past twelve months, have you heard someone say any of the following things? American Jews care more about Israel than about the United States
Thinking about Jewish religious denominations, do you consider yourself to be...
Do you consider yourself to be...
Aside from special occasions like weddings, funerals and bar mitzvahs, how often do you attend Jewish religious services at a synagogue, temple, minyan or havurah?
And aside from special occasions like weddings and funerals, how often do you attend non-Jewish religious services?
How important is religion in your life?
How important is being Jewish in your life?
Combines GOD, GODBIBLE, HGHPWR, and MISSINGGOD
Which comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Is anyone in your household currently a member of a Jewish congregation, such as a synagogue, temple, havurah or minyan?
And is that you or someone else in your household?
Do you keep kosher in your home?
Last Passover, did you hold or attend a Seder?
During the last Yom Kippur, did you fast?
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. Because of my family, spouse or partner
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. Because I find it spiritually meaningful
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. Because I feel a sense of belonging
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. To continue my family's traditions
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. To see friends or to socialize
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. Because I feel a religious obligation
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. To feel connected to my ancestry or history
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. To learn something new
We are interested in understanding the reasons why people go to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you attend. Because I would feel guilty if I didnt participate
We are interested in what might keep people from going to Jewish religious services. Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. 'I am not Jewish'
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you dont attend Jewish religious services more often. I'm just not interested
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you dont attend Jewish religious services more often. I express my Jewishness in other ways
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. It costs too much
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. I'm not religious
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. I don't feel welcome
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. I don't think I know enough to participate
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. There aren't any Jewish congregations where I live
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. People treat me like I don't really belong
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. I'm in poor health or find it difficult to get around
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. I fear for my security
Please indicate whether each of the following is a reason why you don't attend Jewish religious services more often. I feel pressured to do more or give more
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Mark Shabbat in a way that makes it meaningful to you
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Share Jewish culture or holidays with non-Jewish friends
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Cook or eat traditional Jewish foods
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Read Jewish newspapers or seek out Jewish news online
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Visit synagogues or historic Jewish sites when traveling
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Go to Jewish film festivals or seek out Jewish films
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Participate in activities or services with Chabad
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Watch TV shows with Jewish or Israeli themes or content
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Engage in political activism as an expression of Jewishness
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Listen to Jewish or Israeli music
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Participate in online conversations about Judaism and being Jewish
We are also interested in other ways that people may connect with Jews and Judaism. About how often, if at all, do you… Read Jewish literature, biographies or books on Jewish history
Open end - first mention 'And is there anything else you do that makes you feel connected with Jews and Judaism?'
Open end - second mention 'And is there anything else you do that makes you feel connected with Jews and Judaism?'
In the past year, have you observed any Jewish rituals to mark life milestones, such as attending a bar or bat mitzvah, lighting a yahrzeit candle, or attending a circumcision or Jewish naming ceremony?
Do you own any of the following? Menorah
Do you own any of the following? Mezuzah
Do you own any of the following? Seder plate
Do you own any of the following? Hebrew-language siddur or prayer book
On a typical day, do you wear something that is distinctively Jewish, such as a kippa (yarmulke) or a chain or bracelet with a Star of David or chai symbol?
Regardless of whether you have any grandchildren right now, imagine for a moment that you do have grandchildren. How important would it be to you that your grandchildren… Are Jewish?
Regardless of whether you have any grandchildren right now, imagine for a moment that you do have grandchildren. How important would it be to you that your grandchildren… Share your core political convictions?
Regardless of whether you have any grandchildren right now, imagine for a moment that you do have grandchildren. How important would it be to you that your grandchildren… Carry on your family name?
Regardless of whether you have any grandchildren right now, imagine for a moment that you do have grandchildren. How important would it be to you that your grandchildren… Marry someone who is Jewish?
Thinking about WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD, in what religion were you raised, if any?
ASIDE from religion, would you say you were raised Jewish in any way (for example ethnically, culturally or because of your family’s background)?
Final backcoded version of JPARENTS (Which, if either, of your parents was Jewish?)
Now thinking about Jewish religious denominations, were you raised…
Were you raised…?
When you were growing up, how many years, if any, did you… Attend a full-time Jewish school, such as a yeshiva or Jewish day school?
When you were growing up, how many years, if any, did you… Participate in some other kind of formal Jewish educational program, such as Hebrew school or Sunday school?
When you were growing up, how many years, if any, did you… Attend a summer camp with Jewish content?
Did you have a bar or bat mitzvah when you were young?
Do you think rabbis should perform marriage ceremonies for interfaith couples - that is, between someone who is Jewish and someone who is not?
Do you think rabbis should perform marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples?
Which of these best describes you?
In what year did you and your spouse get married?
What is your spouse or partner’s religion, if any?
ASIDE from religion, does your spouse or partner consider themself Jewish in any way (for example ethnically, culturally or because of their family's background)?
Did your spouse or partner have a Jewish parent or was your spouse or partner raised Jewish?
Final spouse/partner Jewish identity variable
How old is your spouse or partner?
Is your spouse or partner male or female?
Spouse/partner race variable
Spouse/partner Race-Ethnicity
Overall, how would you rate Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership of Israel?
Did you ever participate in a Birthright Israel trip?
Do you have a grown child who has been on a Birthright trip to Israel?
Respondent birth region
Father birth region
Mother birth region
In what year did you come to live in the U.S.?
Are you a citizen of the United States, or not?
How much have you heard about the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement regarding Israel?
Generally speaking, do support or oppose the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement?
In terms of Jewish heritage, do you think of yourself as...
Last year, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes?
And last year, would you say that your total family income from all sources, before taxes, was...
Which of these statements best describes you?
In politics today, do you consider yourself a...
As of today do you lean more to...
Party identification
In general, would you describe your political views as...
Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed?
Are you currently looking for work, or not?
Do you work for a...
What kind of business or industry do you work in?
Please indicate whether you have had difficulty paying for any of the following things in the past year… Medical care for yourself or your family
Please indicate whether you have had difficulty paying for any of the following things in the past year… Rent or mortgage
Please indicate whether you have had difficulty paying for any of the following things in the past year… Food
Please indicate whether you have had difficulty paying for any of the following things in the past year… Other bills or debts
How would you describe your household's financial situation?
Now thinking about when you were growing up, how would you describe your family's financial situation for most of the time WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP?
How many children have you ever had? Please count all your biological children who were born alive at any time in your life.
If you have ever had a child, how old were you when you had your first child?
Do you think of yourself as…
Summary of how R's children who reside in HH are being raised
Full-sample weight for all of the adults who completed the extended survey