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The Israeli-European Diaspora: A survey about Israelis living in Europe

Translated Title: התפוצה הישראלית-אירופית סקר על ישראלים החיים באירופה

Author(s): Dimentstein, Marcelo; Kaplan, Reut

Date: 2017

Topics: Main Topic: Identity and Community, Jewish Identity, Jewish Community, Israeli Diaspora and Migrants, Diaspora and Relations Between Diaspora Countries, Migration: Immigration and Immigrants, Surveys

Abstract: Conducted in partnership with Machon Kehilot, a grass-roots organization established by Israelis living in Europe, the survey examined degrees of participation of Israelis living in Europe within their own networks and in local Jewish communities. What are the characteristics of the networks and communal frameworks set up by Israelis living in Europe? What kind of relationships do respondents have regarding local Jewish life? How do they perceive themselves in terms of Jewish identity? What are the main lessons for Jewish communities and organizations? In total, 2,125 responses were collected, of which 890 full responses were taken for further analysis. The survey sample spans 27 European countries. The report is available in English and in Hebrew.

Jewish feelings, Jewish practice? Children of Jewish intermarriage in the Netherlands

Translated Title: Jewish feelings, Jewish practice? Kinderen uit gemengde relaties in Nederland

Author(s): Tanenbaum, Barbara; Kooyman, Riki

Date: 2014

Topics: Interviews, Intermarriage, Intermarriage: Children of Intermarried Couples, Main Topic: Identity and Community

Abstract: Whereas there is already quite a significant bibliography focusing on the experiences of intermarried couples in Europe, less attention has been paid to their children. This study, along with parallel studies in Germany and France, suggest that the road to "assimilation" is not as linear and inevitable as it was thought to be; that the children of mixed couples never quite disconnect from Judaism, much on the contrary, Judaism is widely recognized to be an element of their identity. A second important finding is the capital role that the families and the Jewish institutions play in the formation of a positive Jewish identity among the children of intermarriage. Those who grow up in a Jewish household or who have been affiliated with Jewish institutions tend to develop stronger Jewish identities. Last but not least, far from being a "passive" population, most of the interviewees that want to be connected to Judaism show a very active attitude towards the search for a suitable Jewish environment, one that can assure them both legitimacy and acceptance.

Intermarriage within the Dutch Jewish community is on the rise. The numbers speak for themselves: out of the 52,000 Jews residing in the Netherlands 25% just have a Jewish mother and 30% a Jewish father. 50 in-depth interviews were conducted with individuals between the ages of 20 and 40 who have one Jewish parent and have different levels of community involvement. All respondents identify with Judaism in some way. How people connect to Judaism varies from person to person. Most people feel Jewish although their level of Judaism depends on their personal situation. There is a small group that feels Jewish in every situation and another group that only has a minimal connection to Judaism (mostly holding on to memories of the Shoah passed on by their parents and grandparents). Many individuals feel (strongly) connected to Judaism but do not practice Judaism in their daily lives.

“Ma part juive : partie du judaïsme ou judéité à part ?“ La transmission du judaïsme chez les personnes issues de couples mixtes en région parisienne.

Translated Title: “My Jewish part: Being a Part of Judaism or Keeping Judaism Apart?” The transmission of Judaism among children of mixed marriages residing in the Paris metropolitan area.

Author(s): David, Julia

Date: 2014

Topics: Interviews, Intermarriage, Intermarriage: Children of Intermarried Couples, Main Topic: Identity and Community, Jewish Identity

Abstract: Cette étude a pour objectif de mettre en perspective les différents rapports existants
entre les personnes issues de couples mixtes au regard du judaïsme, de la communauté
juive et d’Israël. Elle a été réalisée par le biais d’entretiens menés auprès de 50 personnes
entre 20 et 40 ans, résidant en région parisienne. Ces différents témoignages permettent
d’illustrer et de prendre en considération la perception que ces personnes ont de leur
identité et de leur parcours, ainsi que de mieux appréhender les multiples enjeux liés à la
notion de « mixité »