'A new normal': American Jews are more connected to Jewish life than ever, survey finds
"Jewish Americans are actively creating and seeking Jewish life in many different ways, and Jewish institutions, including Federations, are continuing to respond to this need."
Assessment
A new survey challenges the narrative of Jewish disengagement by showing American Jews are finding more ways to connect, not fewer. The key shift is that connection no longer depends on traditional synagogue membership or institutional affiliation. Federations and other legacy organizations now face pressure to adapt to this decentralized, self-directed Jewish life or risk becoming irrelevant to the very people they aim to serve.