Local Jewish Community Studies as Planning Tools for the American Jewish Community

Publication Date: March 2009

Publisher: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Author(s): Ira M. Sheskin

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Social Planning; Methodology; Demography; Jewish organizations

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author examines the utility of local Jewish community studies such as the 50+ such studies which have been commissioned by various Jewish Federations from 1993 through 2008. The author discusses how results of these studies have guided community decision-making at the national and local levels, as well as advancing other arguments in favor of such studies.