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Poll Shows Religious Strengthening Primarily Among Ultra-Orthodox Post-October 7
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By שחר אילן
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 23 hours ago
What happened
A 2026 survey by the Hiddush organization reveals that while some Israelis reported increased faith after October 7th, this trend is mainly among the ultra-Orthodox and religious. The poll also shows declining support for Orthodox marriage, growing acceptance of civil unions, and a shift in perceived societal conflict from religious-secular to political divides.
- 01Faith increased mainly among ultra-Orthodox and religious Israelis post-October 7.
- 02Secular Israelis showed little faith increase, with some reporting a decrease.
- 03Support for Orthodox marriage declined, while cohabitation without marriage rose.
- 04A majority favors separation of religion and state and public transport on Shabbat.
- 05Identification with Reform and Conservative Judaism is growing.
- 06Political divides are now seen as the primary conflict, surpassing religious ones.
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