Key Research and Learning Utilized by the Jim Joseph Foundation
The following materials are a small selection of the Foundation’s deliberate research and learning efforts. They capture findings and insights that continue to heavily inform the Foundation’s approach to investments in powerful Jewish learning experiences and in exceptional Jewish leaders and educators.
February 2025
Strength, Stress, and Support: A Portrait of American Jewish Teen Well-Being
Introduction
Synopsis
Full Report
January 2025
Understanding the Aspirations of Jewish Families Today and the Parenting Challenges They Face
Introduction and Methodology
Executive Summary
Synopsis of Research
Full Report
November 2024
Jewish Educators Returning from Israel. Reconceiving Israel Education in the Midst of Seismic Events
Synopsis of Research
Full Report
November 2024
Responding to the Fallout From October 7th:From Crisis to Opportunity
Introduction and Executive Summary
Presentation of Research and Call to Action
Full Report
September 2024
A Year of Campus Conflict and Growth: An Over-Time Study of the Impact of the Israel-Hamas War on U.S. College Students
Introduction and Executive Summary
Synopsis of Research
Full Report
August 2024
Views on Israel and Jewish Identity
Synopsis of Research
Summary of Key Findings
Full Report
February 2024
U.S. College Students and the War in Israel: Jewish Engagement and Social Tension on Campus
Synopsis of Research
Full Report
Report Sections
Part 1: The Social Costs of Being Jewish and Supporting Israel on Campus: What a Before/After Survey Can Tell Us
Part 2: A Survey Portrait of Jewish Life on Campus in the Midst of the Israel-Hamas War: 7 Key Findings
Part 3: The Complicated Relationship between Ideology and Attitudes about Jews and Israel
March 2023
Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation Rabbi Experience Research
About this Research and Executive Summary
Full Report
June 2022
Out of Crisis, Learnings Shape Future Grantmaking
Article by Stacie Cherner in Foundation Review
Full Article
October 2022
Are Jewish Organizations Great Places to Work? Results from the Sixth Annual Employee Experience Survey
Exec Summary & Introduction
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
December 2021
Cross Community Evaluation of the Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative
Introduction and Background
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
October 2021
Findings and Implications across CASJE’s Career Trajectories of Jewish Educators Study
Summary of Insights and Recommendations
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
August 2021
Beyond the Count: Perspectives and Lived Experiences of Jews of Color
Executive Summary
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
May 2021
Jewish Americans in 2020, Pew Research Center (not funded by the Foundation)
Summary and Other Materials
Full Report
December 2020
Professional Development Initiative – A Picture of Learning Coming Together: Year 3 Learnings
Executive Summary of Design Principles
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
October 2020
Designing for Networked Leadership – Cross-Portfolio Study of Jewish Leadership Development
Executive Summary
Full Report
August 2020
Virtual Engagement of Jewish Young Adults During Covid
Executive Summary
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
Report Sections
Recommendations for Designing Virtual Jewish Experiences
How Covid-19 is Affecting Young Jews
How Young Jews Are Engaging During the Pandemic
What Successful Virtual Engagement Looks Like
Jewish Engagement and Organizations
Additional Materials
"Out of Crisis, Learnings Shape Future Grantmaking,” by Stacie Cherner, to appear in Foundation Review
"Emotion Before Content: Evidence Based Recommendations for Designing Virtual Jewish Engagement," in eJP
March 2020
Exploring Associations Between Jewish Early Care, Education and Engagement
Executive Summary
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
March 2020
Unlocking the Future of Jewish Engagement
Summary of Findings
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
Report Sections
Objectives and Methodology
Findings - Profile of Today's Jewish Young Adults
Findings - Past Jewish Experiences
Findings - Being Jewish
Findings - Current Jewish Connections and Engagement
Findings - The Role of Knowledge and Guilt
Findings - Connections to and Perspectives on Israel
On Forging Paths Forward
Acknowledgements and Appendix
March 2019
GenZ Now: Understanding and Connecting with Jewish Teens Today
Introduction and Key Findings
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
March 2019
The Future of Jewish Learning is Here: How Digital Media Are Reshaping Jewish Education
Introduction and Executive Summary
Synopsis of Report
Full Report
October 2019
Learning Leadership and Facing Challenges: Part Two of CCL’s Cross-Portfolio Research Study
Executive Summary and Overview
Preceding Literature Review
Full Report