The 2017 Greater Washington, DC Jewish Community Demographic Study
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Table 7.8 Impressions of Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (% of Jewish adults)
Aware
Rated Good/Excellent (of those familiar and with opinion)
Donated
68
56
17
Immersed
92
56
32
Involved
79
55
20
Cultural
67
67
16
Holiday
52
40
4
Minimal
37
--
4
Young adults, not parents
60
47
5
Young adults, parents
58
63
5
Adults 40-64, not parents
71
56
18
Adults 40-64, parents
71
59
15
Seniors 65+
81
60
33
Inmarried
83
57
26
Intermarried
54
63
8
Unmarried
66
52
13
DC
65
57
12
MD
78
60
21
VA
64
52
15
Overall ENGAGEMENT
HOUSEHOLD TYPE
MARRIAGE
GEOGRAPHY
Informal and Cultural Activities Personal friendships are interactions are important to the Jews of Greater Washington. The vast majority (95%) of Jews in Metro DC have at least some friends who are Jewish, and 60% say at least half of their closest friends are Jewish. Informal and cultural activities include Jewish activities and participation in Jewish life outside of the framework of organizations (Table 7.9 A and B). Discussing Jewish topics was the most common activity, followed by eating Jewish foods and seeking information about Judaism online. Jewish culture includes reading Jewish books, listening to Jewish music, or attending Jewish performances or museums.