Single-Parent Families' Participation in the Jewish Community

Publication Date: January 1994

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Ariela Keysar

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: American Jews; Family

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Single-parent Jewish families have lower rates of synagogue membership, contribute less to Jewish charities, and are less likely to be involved in volunteer activities than two parent households. In addition, their children are less likely to receive a Jewish education them the children of two- parent families. When participation in the Jewish community requires money or time, economic constraints faced by single-parent families may affect their decision to become involved.