Modern Jewish families shaped by economic precarity, cultural diversity, other social trends

Modern Jewish families are shaped by social trends including increased cultural diversity, economic precarity, geographic mobility and political polarization, according to a new report by Crown Family Philanthropies, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Jim Joseph Foundation.

“Understanding the Aspirations of Jewish Families Today and the Parenting Challenges They Face” paints a picture of the resilience and creativity of Jewish families as they strive to build meaningful Jewish lives amid these challenges and pressures.

Led by a research team at Rosov Consulting, the report presents findings from 40 focus groups and 40 one-on-one interviews with select focus group participants.

It details key features of many families, showing that they are 1) increasingly diverse; 2) divided in their commitment to multiple aspirations for their children; 3) geographically dispersed; 4) comfortable with a DIY approach but still wanting guidance; and 5) desperate for their children to experience a community.

Read the full story in Jewish News Syndicate