Jewish Student Connection - Jim Joseph Foundation

For many teens, JSC is helping to shape their Jewish journeys.Reflecting on the 2011–12 program year, many teens report that they have deepened their knowledge about Judaismand Israel, extended their Jewish network and increased their involvement in other Jewish activities since they have beeninvolved in JSC (see the following slides for more detailed findings on each of the five benchmarks below).Exhibit 10Teen Benchmarks *^Source: BTW surveyJune 2012 BenchmarkChicagoSouthFloridaWestchester/ConnecticutDenverAggregate60% of participants report a positive change in theirunderstanding of Judaism and Jewish life60% of participants report increased connection to,knowledge about and comfort discussing Israel60% of participants report an increase in making JewishchoicesMost participants report an increase in the number of theirJewish friends35% of participants report that they participate in activitieswith Jewish organizations due to their JSC experience63% 63% 54% 75% 63%59% 58% 49% 52% 56%35% 36% 25% 36% 35%50% 56% 37% 61% 52%57% 56% 47% 48% 54%* Percentages are averages based on multiple survey items addressing each benchmark.^ Bolded percentages indicate benchmarks that are met.18