Three years after Oct. 7, survey says Jewish engagement has reached an elevated ‘new normal’
(JTA) — Levels of engagement in Jewish life have risen overall, establishing a “new normal” three years after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, according to a survey released Thursday by the Jewish Federations of North…
Assessment
The survey points to a durable shift in Jewish life, not a temporary spike. With 38 percent of respondents reporting increased engagement, communal organizations now face the task of converting that momentum into lasting structures. The question is whether this elevated participation holds as the Oct. 7 attacks recede further into memory.