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JHJC Food Policy Survey

The Jackson Hole Jewish Community is reviewing its food policy for synagogue-sponsored events. Our goal is to develop a policy that is welcoming, respectful of Jewish tradition, practical, and reflective of the diverse values and practices within our community.

Your feedback will help guide the Board as it considers future food policies for congregational events. This anonymous survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Definitions Used in This Survey
1 = Most Important
2 = Very Important
3 = Moderately Important
4 = Slightly Important
5 = Least Important (or Not Important)

Kosher Style: Food that follows traditional Jewish dietary practices by serving no pork, no shellfish, and no meat or poultry together with dairy. Fish and dairy may be served together. Food is not required to be prepared under kosher supervision or be certified kosher.

Kosher Hybrid: Food follows the same dietary guidelines as Kosher Style (no pork, no shellfish, and no meat or poultry served with dairy). However, when both meat and dairy are offered at the same event, they are served on separate tables or serving stations, allowing guests to choose either meat or dairy according to their own dietary practice.

Certified Kosher: Food that has been prepared and handled according to Jewish dietary laws under recognized kosher supervision or certification.
1.How often do you participate in JHJC events that include food?
2.Which best describes your household?
3.Which best describes your personal Jewish dietary practice?
4.Which foods, if any, should not be served at JHJC-sponsored events?
5.Which overall food policy would you most like JHJC to follow?
6.If you selected "Different policies," which events should have stricter food standards?
7.How important is it that people who DO NOT keep kosher can comfortably participate in meals at JHJC?
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8.How important is it that people who keep kosher can comfortably participate in meals at JHJC?
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9.How important is it that our food policy reflects Jewish tradition?
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10.Currently, JHJC's monthly Shabbat dinners are free and supported by generous donors. Holiday meals are funded through ticket sales.

How important should affordability be when planning synagogue meals?
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11.Would JHJC's food policy affect your decision to attend synagogue events?
12.Do you think the JHJC should make an effort to stock pre-packaged certified kosher meals for members and guests who request them at synagogue events?
13.If the JHJC stocked pre-packaged certified kosher meals, along with designated kosher dishes and utensils, would you be interested in purchasing one of these meals at a reasonable cost for Shabbat dinners?
14.Overall, how satisfied are you with the food currently served at JHJC events?
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15.What values do you think should guide JHJC's food policy?
16.Is there anything else you would like the Board to consider as it develops a food policy?