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Age distribution among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who are ages…
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Frequency of meditation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
28%
28%
21%
220
Seldom/never
20%
27%
24%
28%
474
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
13%
25%
32%
15%
1%
220
Seldom/never
13%
10%
24%
33%
16%
4%
474
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
227
Seldom/never
56%
44%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who identify as…
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Frequency of meditation
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
5%
4%
7%
2%
224
Seldom/never
94%
1%
1%
4%
1%
483
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
20%
64%
226
Seldom/never
10%
22%
67%
485
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who have a household income of…
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Frequency of meditation
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
20%
22%
38%
188
Seldom/never
14%
14%
25%
47%
412
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who have completed…
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Frequency of meditation
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
21%
28%
27%
227
Seldom/never
17%
23%
29%
31%
485
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
4%
13%
6%
21%
225
Seldom/never
57%
7%
7%
6%
22%
485
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
74%
227
Seldom/never
26%
74%
486
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say they…
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Frequency of meditation
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
27%
10%
1%
9%
2%
227
Seldom/never
29%
27%
16%
1%
21%
6%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
29%
16%
6%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
28%
37%
23%
11%
< 1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
47%
27%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
16%
49%
35%
< 1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who pray…
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Frequency of meditation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
23%
5%
23%
1%
227
Seldom/never
21%
12%
8%
58%
1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
9%
12%
51%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
11%
10%
9%
70%
< 1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
13%
10%
13%
2%
227
Seldom/never
29%
16%
15%
39%
1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
18%
7%
19%
1%
227
Seldom/never
32%
18%
19%
30%
1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of meditation
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
21%
43%
13%
4%
227
Seldom/never
15%
15%
52%
14%
3%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say…
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Frequency of meditation
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
77%
3%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
23%
75%
2%
1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who read scripture…
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Frequency of meditation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
9%
8%
53%
2%
227
Seldom/never
12%
7%
9%
72%
< 1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
28%
2%
43%
8%
227
Seldom/never
7%
23%
2%
61%
7%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who …in heaven
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Frequency of meditation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
38%
12%
227
Seldom/never
39%
50%
11%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who …in hell
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Frequency of meditation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
61%
9%
227
Seldom/never
19%
73%
8%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who identify as…
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Frequency of meditation
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
13%
60%
227
Seldom/never
26%
7%
67%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who are…
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Frequency of meditation
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
26%
43%
3%
227
Seldom/never
19%
35%
44%
1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who would rather have…
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Frequency of meditation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
53%
5%
2%
227
Seldom/never
41%
53%
3%
3%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of meditation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
63%
3%
2%
227
Seldom/never
29%
66%
3%
2%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of meditation
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
19%
1%
227
Seldom/never
83%
14%
3%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of meditation
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
18%
4%
1%
227
Seldom/never
82%
16%
1%
1%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of meditation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
22%
7%
227
Seldom/never
80%
16%
4%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say…
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Frequency of meditation
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
70%
2%
1%
227
Seldom/never
24%
72%
2%
1%
487
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Views about human evolution among Jews by frequency of meditation
% of Jews who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
19%
6%
24%
3%
227
Seldom/never
63%
18%
3%
13%
3%
487
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.