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Shema: Listening to Jewish Youth
Leffert, Nancy and Rabbi Hayim Herring
Search Institute Search Institute Report
1998
Purpose:
Survey of Jewish youth to gain an understanding
of their thoughts, feelings and actions
in regards to participation in Jewish-sponsored
activities.
Sample:
414 of 1114 (37%) of Jewish youth responded
to a mail survey. 56% female, 44% male.
Most respondents were in grades 7-12.
Methods/Instruments:
Mail survey.
Results:
- 80% of respondents had attended camp
at least once. 71% had attended camp for
3 or more summers.
- Attendance at Jewish camp positively
related to participation in Jewish-sponsored
activities.
- Jewish camp attendance positively related
to more meaningful religious experiences.
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