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Most Federation donors also give to the other organizations, but there is little reciprocity. Only 21 percent of donors to non-Jewish causes, 40 percent of donors to Israel, and 44 percent of donors to other Jewish organizations also give to the Jewish Federation of the East Bay. There is significant (60 percent) crossover, however, among donors to the Jewish Federation and donors to the Jewish Federation of the East Bay. Figure 61: Contributions to the Jewish Federation of the East Bay by Donors to Other Organizations During the last five years, please tell me if you have contributed money to any organization or group dedicated to the following issues. Please tell me yes or no for each one. (Percent who say they donate to the Jewish Federation of the East Bay ) 100 80 60 60 40 40 44 20 21 0 Non-Jewish Causes Israel General Support The Jewish Federation (general) . 62
Feelings about the Jewish Community in the East Bay Relatively small numbers express discomfort or dissatisfaction with the Jewish community of the East Bay. Jewish LGBTQ residents, residents with non-Jewish spouses and less knowledgeable Jews report that they feel welcome and comfortable or they simply do not know because they are not engaged with the community. Some express concerns about cost, though affordability does not seem to dissuade participation among those who desire it. Rather, the larger issue is simple disinterest in Jewish life or an interest in pursuing community with other Jews in settings that are not religious or Jewish in content. Specifically: • Few residents express dissatisfaction with the organized Jewish community (approximately 20 percent). A majority (66 percent) say they are comfortable attending events put on by the East Jewish community, and most (73 percent) say they are not uncomfortable because they are unfamiliar with faith and tradition. • A majority of people in interfaith partnerships say that they feel comfortable bringing non- Jewish partners to events, and a majority of parents say that the community offers good opportunities for their children. A plurality say the community welcomes LGBTQ people, however, a significant number of residents are uncertain about how welcoming the organized Jewish community is of the LGBTQ community. • Fifty-six percent of LGBTQ Jews say the community is welcoming to them, though another forty-one percent do not know. Only 3 percent disagree. • The bigger challenge for Jewish institutions is that many Jewish residents are simply uninterested in pursuing a Jewish life or Jewish education for their children. • Cost is an issue for some; however, there is no difference in the involvement level among residents who cite cost issues versus those who do not. Cost is a higher concern among residents with children. • There is an interest in expanding the offerings to include events and activities that bring together Jews, but not necessarily with a Jewish theme or religious focus. That said, few say they are uncomfortable attending events in Jewish spaces. Overall, Jewish residents hold positive views about the East Bay Jewish community. Most residents feel comfortable attending Jewish events sponsored by organizations in the community (66 percent agree), and agree that the community is welcoming to non-Jewish spouses (57 percent agree), and to the LGBTQ community (47 percent agree). They also think the community does a good job providing opportunities to do Jewish-themed activities with children (52 percent). Few say they feel uncomfortable bringing a non-Jewish spouse to events or that they feel that they do not know enough about Jewish faith and traditions. 63
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