The St. Paul Jewish Federation is conducting a survey to better understand how community members view and value the work of Federation. In addition, we are seeking community members' input about their needs and preferences regarding Jewish education for both children and adults. As a follow-up to the Twin Cities Jewish Population Study, this information will help us understand your views about Federation and our priorities. We invite you to participate. Your opinion is important to us. The information you provide is completely confidential. It should take you less than 16 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance!

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* 1. How much do you agree or disagree with each statement?

  Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree No Opinion
Federation makes me feel like a valued member of the community
I have an emotional connection to the St. Paul Jewish Federation
 I am a committed supporter of the St. Paul Jewish Federation

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* 2. How well does the Federation do at each of the following?

  Bad Job Outstanding Job No Opinion
Mobilizing to meet the needs of the St. Paul Jewish community
Creating a vibrant Jewish community in St. Paul
Maintaining a connection to other Jewish communities in Israel and around the world
Creating a lasting Jewish community in St. Paul
Creating a community in which all Jews feel seen, understood, and supported

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* 3. How well does the Federation do at each of the following?

  Bad Job Outstanding Job No Opinion
Stewarding community dollars (e.g. give wisely, use a volunteer-driven process of learning and advising to achieve the greatest impact)
Strengthening the Jewish community by raising funds for partner agencies to run programs that meet critical needs
Energizing Jewish life and culture (e.g. Jewish & Israeli cultural programs, day school and overnight camp scholarships).
Creating measures to make our Jewish community safer (e.g. improve buildings’ security, emergency response training)
Crisis response (e.g. helping survivors of natural and manmade disasters, financial assistance)
Nurturing connections with Israel through collaborative programs with our partnership region in Israel and creating programs and events with Israeli experts and Israeli emissaries
Helping our Jewish community identify challenges and set community goals
Fostering innovation and nurturing partnerships to help projects move forward in a bigger way
Helping Jewish people in need (e.g. food, counselling, financial assistance, elderly care)

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* 4. Thinking about the Federation’s general communication, how well does the Federation do at the following?

  Bad Job Outstanding Job No Opinion
Sharing information about community news and events
Using social media to promote the work of the Federation
Using the email newsletter (Federation 5) to promote the work of the Federation
Providing opportunities to make my views known (e.g. solicit my opinion on where to focus our effort, easy to make suggestions)
Keeping me informed about the impact of my gift

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* 5. Thinking about the Federation’s engagement practices, how well does the Federation do at the following?

  Bad Job Outstanding Job No Opinion
Sharing opportunities to engage in community issues that matter
Offering volunteer leadership opportunities
Offering opportunities to connect with others in the Jewish community
Thinking about Jewish education post-COVID

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* 6. How important is Jewish learning for:

  Not Important Very Important No Opinion
School-age child/children in the form of supplemental programming pre- Bar and Bat Mitzvah
You
School-age child/children in the form of supplemental programming post- Bar and Bat Mitzvah
Pre-school child/children
You as a family
School-age child/children in the form of a day school
The community

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* 7. Thinking about Jewish education in our community:

  Not Sufficient Very Good No Opinion
Do you think there are welcoming learning opportunities for people with no or little background knowledge of Judaism?
Do you think there are sufficient learning opportunities for people with in-depth knowledge of Judaism?

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* 8. What would be the ideal setting(s) for YOU to engage in Jewish education?

  Less Likely More Likely No Opinion
Virtually through a non-congregational Jewish institution (eg JCC, Talmud Torah, Lubavitch Cheder or similar institution in the Twin Cities)
In person in a small group/discussion format in a secular setting (eg coffee shop, someone’s home, library, park, university class, etc)
Individually (1:1 or self-taught)
In person through a congregation
In person through a non-congregational Jewish institution (eg JCC, Talmud Torah, Lubavitch Cheder or similar institution in the Twin Cities)
As part of a family education program
Virtually in a large group/lecture format from a local or remote Jewish institution
Virtually through a congregation
Virtually in a small group/discussion format

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* 9. What would be the ideal setting(s) for CHILDREN to engage in Jewish education?

  Less Likely More Likely No Opinion
In person in conjunction with afterschool care
In person, virtually or a hybrid model from a non-congregational Jewish institution (JCC, Talmud Torah, Lubavitch Cheder or similar institution in the Twin Cities)
PJ Library or PJ Our Way
In person, virtually or a hybrid model through a congregation
Private 1:1 study
Virtually only from a non-local Jewish institution
As part of a family education program

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* 10. What barriers interfere with YOUR ability to engage in Jewish education?

  Significant barrier Not a barrier No Opinion
Transportation issues
Location
Current options don’t interest me
Cost
Lack of time
Current options don’t fit my needs

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* 11. What barriers interfere with CHILDREN’S ability to engage in Jewish education?

  Significant barrier Not a barrier No Opinion
Current options don’t interest my children
Location
Current options don’t interest me
Cost
Current options don’t fit my needs
Transportation issues
Lack of time

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* 12. What kinds of ADULT educational programming interests you?

  Not Interested Very Interested No Opinion
Middle East politics
Prayers and synagogue skills
Hebrew: Biblical, Rabbinic and Modern
Spiritual exploration
Jewish ethics and values
Jewish history
Israel and Israeli culture
Social justice
Jewish customs, holidays and practical skills
Bible and text study
Jewish arts and music

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* 13. What is important for Jewish children to learn?

  Not Interested Very Interested No Opinion
Jewish ethics and values
Social justice
Bible and text study
Prayers and synagogue skills
Middle East politics
Jewish history
Hebrew
Spiritual exploration
Jewish customs, holidays and practical skills
Jewish arts and music
Israel and Israeli culture

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* 14. To you personally, is being Jewish primarily...

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* 15. How important is each of the following to you?

  Not Important Very Important No Opinion
Participating in Jewish family holiday celebrations (e.g. Passover, Chanukah)
Eating traditional Jewish foods
Donating to a Jewish organization
Remembering the Holocaust
Engaging in Jewish cultural activities (e.g. books, music, films)
Engaging in Jewish learning
Having a good sense of humor
Being a part of a Jewish community
Attending High Holiday services
Belonging to a congregation
Working for justice/equality
Participating in Jewish rituals (e.g. lighting Shabbat candles or having a Shabbat dinner, fasting on Yom Kippur, attending religious services regularly)
Observing Jewish law.
Volunteering for an organization
Leading an ethical and moral life

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* 16. With which branch of Judaism do you currently identify, if any?

Choose all that apply:

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* 17. How emotionally attached are you to Israel?

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* 18. How old are you?

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* 19. We strive to create programs and services that represent the full diversity of the community. We are asking the following question about gender and gender identity to ensure that we are meeting this goal.

Are you: (Select all that apply) What is your gender?

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* 20. Are you transgender?

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* 21. We strive to create programs and services that represent the full diversity of the community. We are asking the following question about sexual orientation to ensure that we are meeting this goal.

Are you: (Select all that apply)

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* 22. We strive to create programs and services that represent the full diversity of the community. We are asking the following question about race and ethnicity to ensure that we are meeting this goal.

Which of the following best describes you: (Select all that apply)

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* 23. What is your approximate average household income?

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* 24. What is your current marital status?

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* 25. Do you have…

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* 26. How many of your adult children, if any, currently live in Greater St. Paul?

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* 27. If your grown children do not live in St. Paul, are they located in:

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* 28. On a scale of zero to ten, how likely are you to recommend the St. Paul Jewish Federation to a friend or family member?

  Not at all likely Very Likely No Opinion
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* 29. On a scale of zero to ten, how likely are you to recommend St. Paul as a community in which to live for Jewish friends or family?

  Not at all likely Very Likely No Opinion
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* 30. If you would like to provide more feedback on this survey during a facilitated Zoom session, please leave your email here. Your answers will remain anonymous and will not be linked to your email address.

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* 31. St. Paul Jewish Federation greatly appreciates your time and opinions. Is there anything else
you would like to share today?

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