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Research and Evaluation

Jewish Community Study 2011
Every decade, a comprehensive study of the New York Jewish community is conducted to assess emerging needs in New York, Long Island, and Westchester and inform planning for years to come. The Jewish Community Study of New York: 2011 will be the largest study of its kind ever conducted in North America, with a telephone survey of more than 6,000 households. Learn more.
Jewish Community Study 2002
View facts, figures, and findings from our 2002 study of individuals and communities in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
Take a Closer Look

Download recent studies from our research department.

Jewish Early Engagement in New York
Israeli Jews in Greater New York
Perceptions of Jewish Day Schools
Report on Jewish Poverty
Cultural Events and Jewish Identities
Autism: A Call to Further Action and Recommendations to Enhance a Jewish Communal Response
Connections and Journeys: Assessing Capital Opportunities for Enhancing Jewish Identity
Resources, Contacts, and Strategies in Jewish Education for Russian-Speaking Jews

UJA-Federation of New York works to help our community gain insight into the changing demographics and multiple constituencies in our region. Research enables us to better understand the needs of the vulnerable and the many layers of Jewish community life that exist in New York, in Israel, and around the world.

Commissioned Reports

The reports we commission are prepared by experts from universities, research institutes, and professional firms, as well as independent consultants and UJA-Federation staff. These professionals have in-depth knowledge of their subjects and are skilled in sophisticated research methods.

Research helps UJA-Federation to:

  • Ensure that funds raised are used most effectively.
  • Understand the needs of the populations we serve.
  • Assess the potential impact of philanthropic action.
  • Design effective solutions to currently unmet needs of communities worldwide.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of new services and ongoing programs.

Our research provides UJA-Federation leadership, beneficiary agencies, and Jewish communal institutions at large with knowledge of demographic facts, best practices, and other data to make objective decisions on where to invest time, money, and other resources.