3 in 10 U.S. Jews identify as non-religious, poll finds
The poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, published July 8, surveyed U.S. Jewish adults nearly three years into the latest war in Gaza.
About 7 in 10 Jewish adults said they identify as Jewish by religious affiliation, according to the survey. The remaining 3 in 10 described themselves as atheists, agnostics or having no particular religious affiliation, but still consider themselves Jewish through ethnic or cultural ties.
The poll found that, for religiously affiliated Jews, support for Israel is central to their identity — seen as a guarantee of Jewish self-determination and safety. By contrast, those who identify as Jewish through family or cultural background felt less connected to Israel and were more critical of its military actions in Gaza.
The survey also touched on concerns about antisemitism and strains on interpersonal relations within Jewish communities.