![]() ![]() Hilonim are the least religious and make up roughly half of Israeli Jews (49%). ![]() Virtually all Jews in Israel identify with one of four major religious subgroups: Hiloni (“secular”), Masorti (“traditional”), Dati (“religious”) and Haredi (“ultra-Orthodox”). A large majority of Israeli Jews also agree that Israel should give preferential treatment to Jews (79%).ĢIsraeli Jews are far from a homogeneous group. A big majority (91%) also say a Jewish state is necessary for the long-term survival of the Jewish people – perhaps in large part because about three-quarters of Israeli Jews (76%) see anti-Semitism as common and increasing around the world. Across the spectrum of religious observance, Israeli Jews almost unanimously (a combined 98%) support the right of Jews around the world to move to Israel and receive immediate citizenship (also known as making aliyah). Here are several of the key findings from that report, which is based on an extensive survey of more than 5,000 Israelis, conducted in late 2014 and early 2015:ġIsraeli Jews are largely united on the need for their nation to be a homeland for Jews, regardless of their origins. As part of its effort to better understand religion around the world, Pew Research Center has conducted a comprehensive study of religion in Israel, where there are major divisions not only between Jews and Arabs, but also among the major subgroups of Israeli Jews. And, for Muslims, Jerusalem is the place where the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven.Īlthough Israel’s religious significance dates to ancient times, the country still receives frequent international attention due in large part to near-constant religious, ethnic and political conflicts. For Christians, Israel is the “Holy Land,” because it is the place where Jesus’ life and death unfolded. The modern Jewish state is not only the “Promised Land” for Jews, but the only country in the world where they form a majority of the population. For a small country, Israel holds a place of great importance for three of the world’s major religious groups. ![]()
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