62% of Israelis agree that the State of Israel has a moral obligation to help Jews around the world, who suffer from economic problems or natural disasters. On the other hand, only 37% of Israelis feel a sense of personal responsibility towards Diaspora Jews who have chosen not to immigrate to Israel, according to data from the Diaspora Index for 2022, published today.
The data in the index reveal a complex situation, and in particular sharpen the need for the State of Israel's support for connection, connection and concern for Diaspora Jewry.
This, in the shadow of a series of difficult events that have befallen Jews all over the world over the past year, including the war in Ukraine, which also affected the Jewish community in the country.
The past year has seen many antisemitic incidents, which have intensified in the US, Europe and many other countries.
Immigrants arrived in Israel on Dr. Miriam Adelson's plane // Photo: Moshe Ben Simhon
It is interesting to note that 49% of Israelis believe that Israeli society should take into account the views and interests of Diaspora Jews on questions of religion and state.
In addition, 57% believe that Israel should take into account the interests of Jewish communities in the Diaspora, when making decisions on foreign and security policy issues, which can affect the status and situation of Jews abroad.
85% of the respondents believe that Israel should act to a large extent on the issue of eradicating antisemitic discourse and anti-Israel discourse on social networks.
In addition, 73% of respondents state that the fact that they are Jews is very significant to them.
This is a significant decrease of about 4% compared to the previous measurement (which is mainly among those who define themselves as traditional and secular, etc.).
Chairman Herzog at a reception for immigrants from France, Photo: Couple
President Yitzhak Herzog: "In recent years, we have witnessed a lively discussion about the nature of the connection between the Jews of the world and the Jews of Israel and the State of Israel, and between the Jews of the world - themselves. The account of society, the family and the people - many Jews ask themselves what my existential meaning as a Jew is. "
Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai: "Many decisions made by the Israeli government affect the lives of eight million Jews living outside Israel. We must also consider their interests and desires."
The Diaspora Index reflects the mood in Israeli society on issues of Jewish identity and assimilation, mutual Jewish guarantee, the nature of the connection and connection between Israel and Diaspora Jewry, and the level of knowledge of Israelis about Diaspora Jewry.
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