Reply To: Pew Research Study of American Jews, 2021

Menachem, Neville, AAQ, etc.: The poll very clearly notes that they accept self-identification regarding purposes of streams/affiliation (Orthodox, Conservative, etc.) If the respondent claims to be Orthodox but eats non-kosher when traveling out of town, that’s what the survey will reflect. Motcha’s point, I’m sure, plays a role in that 4-5% of self-identifying Orthodox who admit to practicing or believing in unorthodox ways.

Neville, the geographical information is pertaining to ALL self-identified American Jews, including the majority of non-Orthodox Jews.