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I’m Right, You’re Wrong: What Data Reveals About North American Jewish Opinion on Israel, Zionism and Anti-Zionism

Think you understand what North American Jews believe about Israel? Researcher Matthew Boxer‘s groundbreaking survey of 1,800 North American Jews reveals just how incomplete our assumptions have been.

Dropping Thursday, July 24, this eye-opening episode challenges the widely-cited “95% of American Jews are Zionist” statistic and the oversimplified narratives dominating Jewish discourse today. Boxer uncovers the complex reality: strong emotional attachment to Israel doesn’t translate to predictable political opinions, and the very definition of “Zionism” varies dramatically depending on who you ask. His research offers a path toward more nuanced understanding and inclusive Jewish communities.

Dive into the resources below for deeper insights, and subscribe to get notified the moment this conversation goes live—it’s one that could reshape how we think about Jewish identity and belonging.

First Listen!

Check out this sneak peak into the July 24 episode:​

Resources from the episode

Matthew Boxer Presents his Research

The researcher shares his work in a presentation sponsored by the Association for the Scientific Study of Jewry.

Meet Our Guest

Matthew Boxer, Ph.D. is an assistant research professor at the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies and Steinhardt Social Research Institute at Brandeis University, where he taught in the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program for 10 years. His research varies widely and includes the socio-demography and social psychology of the American Jewish community, altruistic behavior, Israel/Zionism, Jewish education and antisemitism. He has been a fellow of the Anti-Defamation League’s Center for Antisemitism Research and serves on the national advisory board of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College. In 2023, Matt received a Distinguished Early Career Award from the Association for the Social Scientific Study of Jewry.

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