Highlights from Jewish Community Study of New York: 2002 -- Focus on Russian-Speaking Jewish Households

Publication Date: August 2006

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Research Area: Culture and religion; Population and demographics

Keywords: Acculturation; Jewish Continuity; Demography; Soviet Jewry

Type: Report

Coverage: New York

Abstract:

This document provides a portrait of the Russian-speaking Jewish community of New York, with statistics drawn from published reports of the "Jewish Community Study of New York: 2002" as well as additional, previously unpublished data. Topics covered include population estimates, nationality, age, education, employment status, income, vulnerable populations, Jewish connections, Jewish education, social services needs, organizational and congregational affiliation, volunteerism, ritual observance, and intermarriage.