Mispar recently carried out a study of 259 Orthodox & Chassidish Jewish Americans to understand their likelihood of making Aliyah in the future. Participants were recruited from Mispar’s proprietary panel, which is composed exclusively of Orthodox and Chassidish American Jews.
The findings have important implications for organizations aiming to increase Aliyah from the United States.
Methodology
We surveyed 259 members of Mispar’s exclusive research panel, composed exclusively of Orthodox and Chassidish American Jews, to measure their connection to Israel and future Aliyah intentions.
Key Findings
- Overall, 1 out of 2 respondents said they were likely to make Aliyah in the future.
- After controlling for gender, age, income, and state, Chassidish respondents were significantly less likely to plan to make Aliyah compared to non-Chassidish respondents (β = –0.17, p < .01). Additionally, residents of the Tri-State area (NY/NJ/CT) were much less likely to report plans for Aliyah than those living outside of the Tri-State area (β = –0.41, p < .001).
- Gender, age, and income did not significantly predict connection to Israel or Aliyah intentions. Among those who indicated they do not plan to make Aliyah, family ties were the most commonly cited reason.
Implications for Organizations (Nefesh B’Nefesh & Ministry of Aliyah)
Since demographic factors do not significantly influence connection to Israel or Aliyah likelihood, recruitment messaging should focus on community affiliation, geographic location, and personal concerns about Aliyah, rather than age, gender, or income.
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Written by Esther Scheibler
Research AnalystEsther Scheibler, Ph.D. is the lead researcher at Mispar, where she specializes in uncovering meaningful insights. With a background in research methodology and community engagement, she blends rigorous methodologies with data analysis to help businesses and nonprofits navigate complex questions with clarity and confidence.
