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The 2026 Survey of the American Russian-Speaking Jewish Community, conducted by the American Russian-Speaking Jews Alliance (ARSJA), aims to understand the political landscape and media preferences of the community. The survey will help local and national organizations better understand the community and how these views evolve generationally.
 
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Including your email in the survey is not required. If you are not yet on our list and would like to receive the results of the survey, you can share your email in the first question below or subscribe to our newsletter here. For questions, email contact@arsja.org.

Email (Optional)
How old are you?
Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65 or older
How long have you lived in the United States?
I was born here
Less than 10 years
10 - 20 years
21-30 years
Over 30 years
Where did you immigrate from?
Born in the US
Ukraine
Russia
Israel
Other
Please Specify :
How closely do you follow news and current events?
Very closely
Somewhat closely
Not very closely
Not at all
Which sources do you rely on most for news and information? (Use arrows or drag item to rank from highest to lowest)
Television news
Newspapers/news websites
Social media
Podcasts
Friends and family
In what language(s) do you primarily consume news?
English
Russian
Hebrew
Other
Please Specify :
Which TV news channels do you watch?
BBC
CNBC
CNN
Fox News
News Nation
MS NOW (formerly MSNBC)
Other
Please Specify :
Which newspapers/websites do you read?
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
NY Post
The Free Press
Tablet Magazine
Times of Israel
Jerusalem Post
Other
Please Specify :
When major news events occur, which source do you turn to first?
Which social media platforms do you use for news and political information? (Use arrows or drag item to rank from highest to lowest. Put "None" on top if you don't use social media in this way)
Facebook
Instagram
X (Twitter)
YouTube
WhatsApp groups
Telegram
Reddit
LinkedIn
None
Which political party do you generally identify with?
Democrat
Republican
Independent
DSA
Third party
No party affiliation
Prefer not to answer
Other
Please Specify :
Compared to most American Non-Orthodox Jews, would you describe your political views as:
Much more conservative
Somewhat more conservative
About the same
Somewhat more liberal
Much more liberal
Not sure
Rank these issues in importance. (Use arrows or drag item to rank from highest to lowest)
Economy and inflation
Public safety and crime
Israel
Antisemitism
Immigration
Education
Healthcare
Foreign policy
Taxes
Religious freedom
Abortion
Environment and climate
Social justice and equality
Ukraine
Since October 7, 2023, how have your political views changed?
Become significantly more conservative
Become somewhat more conservative
No significant change
Become somewhat more liberal
Become significantly more liberal
Other
Please Specify :
Which figures do you generally trust to provide accurate information on public affairs?
Elected officials
Journalists
Academic experts
Jewish community leaders
Business leaders
Social media influencers
Independent commentators/podcasters
Friends and family
None of the above
Other
Please Specify :
15. Which of the following describe your civic participation during the past two years?
Voted in all eligible elections
Voted in some elections
Did not vote
Contacted elected officials
Donated to political causes
Attended rallies or demonstrations
Participated in community advocacy
Other
Please Specify :
Which civic and advocacy organization(s) do you support/participate in?
Finally, is there a rabbi, educator, or community leader who you believe is making a difference in the community? Please share with us.
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