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71%
of Miami
Jewish adults
have traveled
to Israel,
significantly
higher than
45% nationally.
95%
of Miami Jewish
adults engaged
in some
Israel-related
activity following
October 7.
Miami’s Jewish community has the strongest connection to Israel, compared
to national Jewish averages with higher travel rates, engagement and
philanthropic support.
TRAVEL TO ISRAEL AMONG MIAMI JEWISH ADULTS
Lived there
6+ months
Never
visited
13%
29%
Visited more
than 5 times
13%
Visited
once
Visited
2-5 times
17%
28%
Israel Travel Is Highest
Among Young Adults
with 85% of Jewish adults
ages 22-39 having visited
Israel.
Emotional Ties to Israel
Are Strong as 78% of
Miami Jewish adults feel
attached to Israel, higher
than the 58% national
average.
Caring About Israel Is
Central to Jewish Identity
with 77% of Miami Jews
considering it essential,
compared to 45%
nationally.
VIEWS ABOUT ISRAEL AMONG MIAMI JEWISH ADULTS
I consider it important for Israel to
exist as a refuge for the Jewish
people, now and in the future.
5%
2%
I often see or hear criticism of
Israel that I consider to be
inaccurate or unfair.
3%
I believe that American Jews
have the right to criticize Israel’s
government or its policies.
5%
I feel confident that I understand
the current situation in Israel.
3%
Strongly/somewhat disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree No opinion or not sure
7% 85%
9% 21% 67%
21%
31% 43%
9%
32%
56%
“
We are a strong, diverse and Zionist Jewish
community that sticks together and supports
our brothers and sisters in Israel.
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