Poll: Vast Majority of Israelis Favor Jewish Studies in Schools

By Israel National News

First reported by Arutz Sheva · Sep 1, 2026

What happened

A Tzohar poll reveals that 72.5% of Israelis want to maintain or increase Jewish studies in state schools, with only 18.1% favoring reductions. The survey also highlighted generational, educational, and religious divides in attitudes towards these studies.

• 0172.5% of Israelis support maintaining or expanding Jewish studies in state schools.
• 02Only 18.1% of respondents favored reducing Jewish studies.
• 03Younger Israelis showed the strongest support for expanding these studies.
• 04Those with advanced academic degrees were most likely to favor reducing studies.
• 05Secular Israelis were divided, with a significant portion favoring reduction.
• 06Tzohar links findings to a post-October 7 "renewed Jewish awakening."

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Israel National NewsRight · EnglishSep 1, 2026

Poll: Vast Majority of Israelis Favor Jewish Studies in Schools

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewSep 1, 2026

Poll Finds Majority of Israelis Favor More Jewish Studies in Schools

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