The 2000 American Rabbi Study

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All frequencies weighted by 298) WEIGHT

1) Respondent ID (ID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		191116.62	91962.66

2) Some people don't pay much attention to political campaigns. How about you? Were you very interested, somewhat interested, or not interested in the 2000 political campaigns? (POLINT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	298	81.4
2) Somewhat interested	65	17.8
3) Not interested	3	.8
Missing	35
TOTAL	366	100.0

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3) How much attention did you pay to news reports about the current campaign season? (ATTNMDIA)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	206	55.2
2) Quite a bit	117	31.4
3) Some	41	11
4) Very little	9	2.4
Missing	29
TOTAL	373	100.0

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4) How actively involved are you in politics and public affairs? (INVOLVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	57	15.4
2) Quite a bit	96	25.9
3) Some	125	33.8
4) Very little	69	18.6
5) None	23	6.2
Missing	31
TOTAL	370	100.0

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5) If it were possible, would you like to be more or less involved with politics and public affairs? (NVLVDPRF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more	59	16
2) Somewhat more	138	37.4
3) Same as now	164	44.4
4) Somewhat less	7	1.9
5) Much less	1	.3
Missing	32
TOTAL	369	100.0

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6) Do [MOVEMENT] Jews, as a movement, need to be more or less involved with politics/public affairs (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page)? (NVLVDGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more	103	28.3
2) Somewhat more	168	46.2
3) Same as now	83	22.8
4) Somewhat less	9	2.5
5) Much less	1	.3
Missing	37
TOTAL	364	100.0

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7) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The attitudes of my congregation (CONGATTI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	17	5.1
2) Encourage	103	30.7
3) Neutral	188	56
4) Discourage	24	7.1
5) Strongly discourage	4	1.2
Missing	65
TOTAL	336	100.0

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8) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The attitudes of other rabbis (RBBIATTI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	14	4
2) Encourage	125	35.4
3) Neutral	204	57.8
4) Discourage	7	2
5) Strongly discourage	3	.8
Missing	48
TOTAL	353	100.0

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9) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? Leaders and culture of my movement (MVMTLDRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	52	14.7
2) Encourage	149	42.2
3) Neutral	137	38.8
4) Discourage	12	3.4
5) Strongly discourage	3	.8
Missing	48
TOTAL	353	100.0

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10) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? My own political beliefs (POLBEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	169	47.1
2) Encourage	152	42.3
3) Neutral	32	8.9
4) Discourage	5	1.4
5) Strongly discourage	1	.3
Missing	42
TOTAL	359	100.0

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11) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? My own theological beliefs (THEOLBEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	156	43.9
2) Encourage	143	40.3
3) Neutral	52	14.6
4) Discourage	3	.8
5) Strongly discourage	1	.3
Missing	46
TOTAL	355	100.0

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12) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? Demands of my job (JOBDMNDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	14	4
2) Encourage	59	16.9
3) Neutral	133	38.1
4) Discourage	116	33.2
5) Strongly discourage	27	7.7
Missing	52
TOTAL	349	100.0

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13) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? New and potential members (NEWMEMBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	5	1.5
2) Encourage	29	8.9
3) Neutral	276	84.4
4) Discourage	12	3.7
5) Strongly discourage	5	1.5
Missing	72
TOTAL	327	100.0

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14) Some clergy are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. Do the following factors generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? Neighborhood residents (NEIGHBOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	9	2.6
2) Encourage	50	14.6
3) Neutral	266	77.8
4) Discourage	14	4.1
5) Strongly discourage	3	.9
Missing	58
TOTAL	342	100.0

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15) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, or an independent? (PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	23	6.2
2) Democrat	287	77.6
3) Independent	50	13.5
4) No preference	7	1.9
5) Other party	3	.8
Missing	30
TOTAL	370	100.0

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16) If (Republican/Democrat), would you call yourself a STRONG (Republican/Democrat) or a NOT VERY STRONG (Republican/Democrat)? (PARTYID2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong	218	72.2
2) Not very strong	84	27.8
Missing	99
TOTAL	302	100.0

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17) If (independent or no preference), do you think of yourself as closer to the Democratic party or closer to the Republican party? (PARTYID3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	10	12.3
2) Neither	12	14.8
3) Democratic	59	72.8
Missing	319
TOTAL	81	100.0

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18) Many people use the terms liberal, moderate, and conservative to recognize different opinions. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is the most liberal position and 5 is most conservative, where would you rank yourself when you think of your general political views? (POLVIEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most liberal	85	23.2
2)	131	35.8
3) Moderate	95	26
4)	46	12.6
5) Most conservative	9	2.5
Missing	34
TOTAL	366	100.0

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19) Do you serve in a (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page): (SERVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Congregation	254	71.3
2) Movement organization	10	2.8
3) Community organization	31	8.7
4) Other (fill in the blank)	61	17.1
Missing	45
TOTAL	356	100.0

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20) Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the nomination of Joseph Lieberman for vice-president? Lieberman's candidacy made me proud to be a Jew. (LBRMNVP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	174	47.4
2) Agree	110	30
3) Not sure/neutral	63	17.2
4) Disagree	15	4.1
5) Strongly disagree	5	1.4
Missing	34
TOTAL	367	100.0

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21) Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the nomination of Joseph Lieberman for vice-president? His candidacy increased anti-Semitic feelings. (LBRMNVP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	3	.8
2) Agree	33	9.1
3) Not sure/neutral	93	25.7
4) Disagree	149	41.2
5) Strongly disagree	84	23.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	362	100.0

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22) Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the nomination of Joseph Lieberman for vice-president? All Jews should have supported his bid for office. (LBRMNVP3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	20	5.5
2) Agree	34	9.4
3) Not sure/neutral	56	15.5
4) Disagree	157	43.5
5) Strongly disagree	94	26
Missing	39
TOTAL	361	100.0

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23) Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the nomination of Joseph Lieberman for vice-president? Lieberman helped the Democratic ticket. (LBRMNVP4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	108	29.7
2) Agree	181	49.7
3) Not sure/neutral	58	15.9
4) Disagree	15	4.1
5) Strongly disagree	2	.5
Missing	35
TOTAL	364	100.0

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24) Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the nomination of Joseph Lieberman for vice-president? A Jew will be president during the twenty-first century. (LBRMNVP5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	41	11.2
2) Agree	91	24.9
3) Not sure/neutral	189	51.6
4) Disagree	33	9
5) Strongly disagree	12	3.3
Missing	35
TOTAL	366	100.0

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25) Were you or your synagogue involved in a voter registration drive for the 2000 elections? (REGDRIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I was involved	21	6.5
2) My synagogue was involved	29	9
3) Both	31	9.7
4) Neither	240	74.8
Missing	79
TOTAL	321	100.0

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26) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Publicly (not in a sermon) take a stand on a political issue (ISSUEPA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	201	100
Missing	200
TOTAL	201	100.0

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27) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Publicly (not in a sermon) take a stand on a political issue (ISSUEFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	92	28.8
2) Sometimes	139	43.4
3) Rarely	70	21.9
4) Never	19	5.9
Missing	80
TOTAL	320	100.0

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28) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Publicly (not in a sermon) support a political candidate (ISSUEPB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	106	100
Missing	294
TOTAL	106	100.0

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29) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Publicly (not in a sermon) support a political candidate (ISSUEFB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	50	16.7
2) Sometimes	74	24.7
3) Rarely	69	23
4) Never	107	35.7
Missing	100
TOTAL	300	100.0

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30) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). In a sermon, take a stand on a political issue (ISSUEPC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	181	100
Missing	219
TOTAL	181	100.0

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31) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). In a sermon, take a stand on a political issue (ISSUEFC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	86	29.7
2) Sometimes	135	46.6
3) Rarely	51	17.6
4) Never	18	6.2
Missing	110
TOTAL	290	100.0

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32) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Deliver a sermon on a controversial social or political issue (ISSUEPD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	195	100
Missing	205
TOTAL	195	100.0

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33) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Deliver a sermon on a controversial social or political issue (ISSUEFD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	88	29.3
2) Sometimes	164	54.7
3) Rarely	37	12.3
4) Never	11	3.7
Missing	101
TOTAL	300	100.0

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34) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Urge your congregation to register and vote (ISSUEPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	155	100
Missing	245
TOTAL	155	100.0

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35) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Urge your congregation to register and vote (ISSUEFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	113	43.1
2) Sometimes	92	35.1
3) Rarely	26	9.9
4) Never	31	11.8
Missing	139
TOTAL	262	100.0

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36) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). In a sermon, take a stand on a moral issue (ISSUEPF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	210	100
Missing	190
TOTAL	210	100.0

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37) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). In a sermon, take a stand on a moral issue (ISSUEFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	194	65.5
2) Sometimes	94	31.8
3) Rarely	5	1.7
4) Never	3	1
Missing	104
TOTAL	296	100.0

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38) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Publicly (not in a sermon) take a stand on a moral issue (ISSUEPG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	176	100
Missing	225
TOTAL	176	100.0

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39) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Publicly (not in a sermon) take a stand on a moral issue (ISSUEFG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	142	49
2) Sometimes	109	37.6
3) Rarely	21	7.2
4) Never	18	6.2
Missing	112
TOTAL	290	100.0

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40) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Display a campaign button, sticker, or yard sign (ISSUEPH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	81	100
Missing	319
TOTAL	81	100.0

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41) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Display a campaign button, sticker, or yard sign (ISSUEFH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	28	10.9
2) Sometimes	55	21.3
3) Rarely	51	19.8
4) Never	124	48.1
Missing	142
TOTAL	258	100.0

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42) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a synagogue study group to discuss public affairs (ISSUEPI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	67	100
Missing	333
TOTAL	67	100.0

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43) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a synagogue study group to discuss public affairs (ISSUEFI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	23	9.3
2) Sometimes	77	31.3
3) Rarely	61	24.8
4) Never	85	34.6
Missing	154
TOTAL	246	100.0

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44) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a group in synagogue to accomplish a political goal (ISSUEPJ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	47	100
Missing	353
TOTAL	47	100.0

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45) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a group in synagogue to accomplish a political goal (ISSUEFJ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	15	6.4
2) Sometimes	52	22
3) Rarely	64	27.1
4) Never	105	44.5
Missing	164
TOTAL	236	100.0

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46) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Active in national political group (ISSUEPK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	49	100
Missing	352
TOTAL	49	100.0

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47) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Active in national political group (ISSUEFK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	29	11.7
2) Sometimes	42	17
3) Rarely	57	23.1
4) Never	119	48.2
Missing	154
TOTAL	247	100.0

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48) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a group in synagogue to accomplish a political goal (ISSUEPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	39	100
Missing	362
TOTAL	39	100.0

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49) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a group in synagogue to accomplish a political goal (ISSUEFL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	13	5.5
2) Sometimes	39	16.5
3) Rarely	47	19.8
4) Never	138	58.2
Missing	163
TOTAL	237	100.0

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50) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Boycott a product to protest corporate policy (ISSUEPM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	100
Missing	325
TOTAL	76	100.0

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51) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Boycott a product to protest corporate policy (ISSUEFM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	32	12
2) Sometimes	87	32.7
3) Rarely	77	28.9
4) Never	70	26.3
Missing	135
TOTAL	266	100.0

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52) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Active in a local political/community group (ISSUEPN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	90	100
Missing	310
TOTAL	90	100.0

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53) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Active in a local political/community group (ISSUEFN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	52	21.1
2) Sometimes	59	23.9
3) Rarely	67	27.1
4) Never	69	27.9
Missing	154
TOTAL	247	100.0

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54) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Active on a local board or council (ISSUEPO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	91	100
Missing	310
TOTAL	91	100.0

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55) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Active on a local board or council (ISSUEFO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	69	27.9
2) Sometimes	57	23.1
3) Rarely	52	21.1
4) Never	69	27.9
Missing	154
TOTAL	247	100.0

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56) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Serve on a local clergy council (ISSUEPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	163	100
Missing	238
TOTAL	163	100.0

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57) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Serve on a local clergy council (ISSUEFP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	157	55.5
2) Sometimes	65	23
3) Rarely	33	11.7
4) Never	28	9.9
Missing	118
TOTAL	283	100.0

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58) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Contribute money to a candidate, party, or PAC (ISSUEPQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	126	100
Missing	275
TOTAL	126	100.0

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59) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Contribute money to a candidate, party, or PAC (ISSUEFQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	69	25
2) Sometimes	84	30.4
3) Rarely	64	23.2
4) Never	59	21.4
Missing	124
TOTAL	276	100.0

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60) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Attend a political rally (ISSUEPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	85	100
Missing	316
TOTAL	85	100.0

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61) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Attend a political rally (ISSUEFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	29	11.3
2) Sometimes	77	30
3) Rarely	93	36.2
4) Never	58	22.6
Missing	143
TOTAL	257	100.0

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62) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Contact public officials on a political social issue (ISSUEPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	153	100
Missing	247
TOTAL	153	100.0

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63) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Contact public officials on a political social issue (ISSUEFS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	74	26
2) Sometimes	126	44.2
3) Rarely	62	21.8
4) Never	23	8.1
Missing	115
TOTAL	285	100.0

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64) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Write a letter to a newspaper editor or an op-ed piece (ISSUEPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	124	100
Missing	277
TOTAL	124	100.0

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65) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Write a letter to a newspaper editor or an op-ed piece (ISSUEFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	50	18.5
2) Sometimes	95	35.1
3) Rarely	90	33.2
4) Never	36	13.3
Missing	130
TOTAL	271	100.0

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66) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a local advocacy group (ISSUEPU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	51	100
Missing	350
TOTAL	51	100.0

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67) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Organize a local advocacy group (ISSUEFU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	21	8.8
2) Sometimes	47	19.7
3) Rarely	57	23.8
4) Never	114	47.7
Missing	161
TOTAL	239	100.0

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68) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Discuss politics with congregation members (ISSUEPV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	174	100
Missing	226
TOTAL	174	100.0

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69) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Discuss politics with congregation members (ISSUEFV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	119	40.8
2) Sometimes	109	37.3
3) Rarely	45	15.4
4) Never	19	6.5
Missing	109
TOTAL	292	100.0

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70) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Work actively for a party or candidate's campaign (ISSUEPW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	39	100
Missing	362
TOTAL	39	100.0

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71) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Work actively for a party or candidate's campaign (ISSUEFW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	22	8.7
2) Sometimes	43	17.1
3) Rarely	70	27.8
4) Never	117	46.4
Missing	147
TOTAL	252	100.0

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72) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Participate in a protest march or demonstration (ISSUEPX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	77	100
Missing	323
TOTAL	77	100.0

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73) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Participate in a protest march or demonstration (ISSUEFX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	21	8
2) Sometimes	104	39.4
3) Rarely	81	30.7
4) Never	58	22
Missing	137
TOTAL	264	100.0

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74) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Engage in some form of civil disobedience (ISSUEPY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	100
Missing	385
TOTAL	15	100.0

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75) Have you ever participated in any of the following activities? Circle whether you have done so in the past year (2000), AND how often you generally undertake such an activity (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page). Engage in some form of civil disobedience (ISSUEFY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	0	0
2) Sometimes	16	6.6
3) Rarely	69	28.6
4) Never	156	64.7
Missing	159
TOTAL	241	100.0

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76) For which presidential candidate did YOU vote in the 2000 general election, or did you not vote? (PRES2000)

	TOTAL	%
1) Al Gore (Dem.)	319	89.4
2) George W. Bush (Rep.)	31	8.7
4) Ralph Nader (Green)	4	1.1
5) Other (please specify)	3	.8
Missing	44
TOTAL	357	100.0

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77) Of those who voted, how do you think a majority of your congregation voted for president in 2000? (CONG2000)

	TOTAL	%
1) Al Gore (Dem.)	287	95.3
2) George W. Bush (Rep.)	11	3.7
3) Pat Buchanan (Reform)	1	.3
5) Other (please specify)	2	.7
Missing	99
TOTAL	301	100.0

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78) If you voted in a 2000 presidential primary or caucus, for which candidate did you vote? (CAUCUSVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Gary Bauer	7	2.8
2) George W. Bush	21	8.4
3) Elizabeth Dole	1	.4
6) Alan Keyes	1	.4
7) John McCain	20	8
9) Bill Bradley	52	20.7
10) Al Gore	149	59.4
Missing	150
TOTAL	251	100.0

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79) For which presidential candidate did YOU vote in 1996, or did you not vote? (PRES1996)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bill Clinton	316	88
2) Bob Dole	28	7.8
3) Ross Perot	2	.6
4) Other	6	1.7
5) Did not vote	7	1.9
Missing	41
TOTAL	359	100.0

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80) Of those who voted, how do you think a majority of your congregation voted for president in 1996? (CONG1996)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bill Clinton	294	94.5
2) Bob Dole	16	5.1
4) Other (specify)	1	.3
Missing	90
TOTAL	311	100.0

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81) Besides voting, some people also work for a candidate by wearing campaign buttons, putting out a yard sign, attending speeches and rallies, etc. Did you actively support a candidate in this way during the 2000 primaries? (ACTVPRIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	54	15.6
2) No	292	84.4
Missing	54
TOTAL	346	100.0

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82) Besides voting, some people also work for a candidate by wearing campaign buttons, putting out a yard sign, attending speeches and rallies, etc. Did you actively support a candidate in this way during the 2000 general election? (ACTVGELC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	102	29.6
2) No	243	70.4
Missing	55
TOTAL	345	100.0

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83) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A political party or candidate committee (2000 election)? (CONPOL00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	246	72.1
2) No	95	27.9
Missing	60
TOTAL	341	100.0

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84) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A political party or candidate committee (1998 election)? (CONPOL98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	179	59.7
2) No	121	40.3
Missing	100
TOTAL	300	100.0

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85) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A religious or moral concerns organization (2000 election)? (CONREL00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	131	40.4
2) No	193	59.6
Missing	76
TOTAL	324	100.0

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86) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A religious or moral concerns organization (1998 election)? (CONREL98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	98	33.9
2) No	191	66.1
Missing	111
TOTAL	289	100.0

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87) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A Conservative Jewish agency or rabbi group (2000 election)? (CONJEW00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	36	11.4
2) No	280	88.6
Missing	84
TOTAL	316	100.0

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88) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A Conservative Jewish agency or rabbi group (1998 election)? (CONJEW98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	11.2
2) No	246	88.8
Missing	124
TOTAL	277	100.0

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89) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A group of members from your congregation (2000 election)? (CONMEM00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	36	11.5
2) No	277	88.5
Missing	88
TOTAL	313	100.0

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90) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 2000 and 1998 were you contacted by (please circle Yes or No for each election): A group of members from your congregation (1998 election)? (CONMEM98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	8.1
2) No	251	91.9
Missing	127
TOTAL	273	100.0

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91) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Voter guides from groups like the Christian Coalition of Interfaith Alliance (2000 election)? (MATGDS00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	20	6.5
2) No	287	93.5
Missing	94
TOTAL	307	100.0

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92) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Voter guides from groups like the Christian Coalition of Interfaith Alliance (1998 election)? (MATGDS98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	17	6.3
2) No	251	93.7
Missing	131
TOTAL	268	100.0

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93) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Materials from a Jewish organization (2000 election)? (MATJEW00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	92	29.6
2) No	219	70.4
Missing	90
TOTAL	311	100.0

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94) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Materials from a Jewish organization (1998 election)? (MATJEW98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	62	22.5
2) No	213	77.5
Missing	126
TOTAL	275	100.0

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95) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Materials prepared by you, a congregational committee, or anther internal source (2000 election)? (MATINT00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	19	6.2
2) No	287	93.8
Missing	94
TOTAL	306	100.0

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96) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Materials prepared by you, a congregational committee, or anther internal source (1998 election)? (MATINT98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	4.4
2) No	259	95.6
Missing	130
TOTAL	271	100.0

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97) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Did your congregation hold a candidate forum for candidates for any level of political office (2000 election)? (MATFRM00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	68	22.1
2) No	239	77.9
Missing	93
TOTAL	307	100.0

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98) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Did your congregation hold a candidate forum for candidates for any level of political office (1998 election)? (MATFRM98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	62	23
2) No	208	77
Missing	130
TOTAL	270	100.0

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99) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Did your congregation hold any meetings to discuss important issues in the election(2000 election)? (MATDSC00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	16.2
2) No	258	83.8
Missing	93
TOTAL	308	100.0

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100) During elections, many congregations provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 2000 and 1998 elections, were these available (please circle Yes or No for each election): Did your congregation hold any meetings to discuss important issues in the election(1998 election)? (MATDSC98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	33	13
2) No	220	87
Missing	147
TOTAL	253	100.0

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101) How many years have you been in the rabbinate? (YRSRABBI)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		24.18	15.13

102) How many years have you served at this synagogue? (YRSSYNAG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		12.84	12.29

103) What is your gender? (see note 4 on the ARDA summary page) (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	41	11.3
2) Male	323	88.7
Missing	36
TOTAL	364	100.0

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104) What is the highest year in school/degree you have achieved? (DEGREE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than high school	1	.3
2) High school/GED	3	.8
3) Some college/applied degree	3	.8
4) College graduate	12	3.3
5) Post-graduate	345	94.8
Missing	36
TOTAL	364	100.0

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105) Describe your seminary/rabbinic education: (SEMEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	2	.6
2) Some seminary	1	.3
4) Seminary graduate	315	89
5) Post-graduate work-for a doctorate	36	10.2
Missing	46
TOTAL	354	100.0

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106) In what Jewish movement were you raised? (JMVMTRSD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Orthodox	117	32.6
2) Conservative	93	25.9
3) Reform	130	36.2
4) Reconstructionist	2	.6
5) Other	2	.6
6) None	15	4.2
Missing	41
TOTAL	359	100.0

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107) In what Jewish movement do you feel closest to currently? (JMVMTNOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Orthodox	72	21.4
2) Conservative	67	19.9
3) Reform	161	47.8
4) Reconstructionist	25	7.4
5) Other	5	1.5
6) None	7	2.1
Missing	63
TOTAL	337	100.0

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108) In what year were you born? 19__(the "19" is not coded in the dataset) (YEARBORN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		46.80	14.46

109) About what percentage of adult members are active in the congregation beyond attending weekly services in any activity (governing boards, small groups, programs, etc.)?____ percent (PRCNTACT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		25.09	16.30

110) Do you allow community groups or organizations to use the synagogue building for meetings? If yes, for how many groups (the response for yes is coded separately, in next variable, but is one question on the original surveys) (SYNMEET1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	209	79.2
2) No	55	20.8
Missing	137
TOTAL	264	100.0

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111) If respondent answered yes, they allow community groups and organizations to use the synagogue, their response to how many groups or organizations (SYNMEET2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		4.29	7.59

112) Would you say that members of your congregation are primarily: (CLASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Working class	3	1
2) Lower-middle class	5	1.7
3) Middle class	102	35.1
4) Upper-middle class	173	59.5
5) Upper class	8	2.7
Missing	110
TOTAL	291	100.0

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113) Over the past five years, has your membership been: (MMBRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increasing	152	52.6
2) Decreasing	54	18.7
3) Stable	83	28.7
Missing	111
TOTAL	289	100.0

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114) How would you compare your views with those of members of your congregation on social issues? (SOCVIEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mine much more conservative	8	2.8
2)	20	6.9
3) About the same	106	36.7
4)	99	34.3
5) Mine much more liberal	56	19.4
Missing	112
TOTAL	289	100.0

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115) How would you compare your views with those of members of your congregation on economic issues? (ECNVIEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mine much more conservative	4	1.4
2)	16	5.7
3) About the same	115	41.2
4)	98	35.1
5) Mine much more liberal	46	16.5
Missing	121
TOTAL	279	100.0

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116) What kind of community is your synagogue in? (RURALURB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural or farm	4	1.4
2) Small town (under 15,000 people)	6	2.1
3) Small city/town (15,000-50,000 people)	47	16.2
4) Medium sized city (50,000-100,000 people)	32	11
5) Large city (100,000-250,000 people)	33	11.3
6) Suburb of large city	33	11.3
7) Very large city (over 250,000 people)	72	24.7
8) Suburb of very large city	64	22
Missing	110
TOTAL	291	100.0

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117) Would you say that your congregation is united (agreed) on interpretation of Jewish law? (UNITEJEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, united	37	12.8
2) Mostly united	195	67.5
3) No, divided	57	19.7
Missing	111
TOTAL	289	100.0

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118) Would you say that your congregation is politically united (members agree on political issues)? (UNITEPOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, politically united	15	5.2
2) Mostly united	184	63.7
3) No, politically divided	90	31.1
Missing	112
TOTAL	289	100.0

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119) What is the approximate average weekly attendance at all shabbat services? (ATTENDWK)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		154.63	202.77

120) Was your synagogue/temple founded: (SYNFOUND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1900	69	23.6
2) 1900-1946	64	21.9
3) 1947-1968	80	27.4
4) 1969-1980	32	11
5) After 1980	47	16.1
Missing	109
TOTAL	292	100.0

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121) How many adult members are there in your congregation? Total members (see note 5 on the ARDA summary page)? (ADLTMEM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		693.02	737.27

122) How many adult members are there in your congregation? Total members (see note 5 on the ARDA summary page)? (TOTLMEM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		907.33	993.65

123) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Theological beliefs (movement) (CMPTHEOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	62	23.8
2) About same	145	55.8
3) More conservative	53	20.4
Missing	140
TOTAL	260	100.0

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124) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Theolgoical beliefs (local) (CMPTHEOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	137	56.1
2) About same	70	28.7
3) More conservative	37	15.2
Missing	157
TOTAL	244	100.0

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125) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Political beliefs (movement) (CMPPOLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	41	16.2
2) About same	173	68.4
3) More conservative	39	15.4
Missing	147
TOTAL	253	100.0

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126) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Political beliefs (local) (CMPPOLL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	105	44.1
2) About same	108	45.4
3) More conservative	25	10.5
Missing	163
TOTAL	238	100.0

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127) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Income and social status (movement) (CMPSESM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	52	20
2) About same	154	59.2
3) More conservative	54	20.8
Missing	140
TOTAL	260	100.0

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128) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Income and social status (local) (CMPSESL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	25	10.2
2) About same	124	50.6
3) More conservative	96	39.2
Missing	156
TOTAL	245	100.0

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129) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Ethnicity/race (movement) (CMPERM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	30	12.2
2) About same	185	75.2
3) More conservative	31	12.6
Missing	155
TOTAL	246	100.0

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130) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Ethnicity/race (local) (CMPERL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	85	37.4
2) About same	115	50.7
3) More conservative	27	11.9
Missing	173
TOTAL	227	100.0

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131) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Members' activity level in synagogue (movement) (CMPACTVM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	43	16.9
2) About same	135	53.1
3) More conservative	76	29.9
Missing	146
TOTAL	254	100.0

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132) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Members' activity level in synagogue (local) (CMPACTVL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	52	22.6
2) About same	125	54.3
3) More conservative	53	23
Missing	171
TOTAL	230	100.0

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133) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Members' involvement in community (movement) (CMPINVLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	41	16.1
2) About same	155	60.8
3) More conservative	59	23.1
Missing	146
TOTAL	255	100.0

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134) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Member's involvement in community (local) (CMPINVLL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	42	18.3
2) About same	127	55.2
3) More conservative	61	26.5
Missing	170
TOTAL	230	100.0

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135) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Worship and music styles (movement) (CMPWRSHM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	87	33.2
2) About same	123	46.9
3) More conservative	52	19.8
Missing	138
TOTAL	262	100.0

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136) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Worship and music styles (local) (CMPWRSHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	63	29.3
2) About same	95	44.2
3) More conservative	57	26.5
Missing	186
TOTAL	215	100.0

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137) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Members' political activity (movement) (CMPPACTM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	37	14.7
2) About same	168	66.7
3) More conservative	47	18.7
Missing	148
TOTAL	252	100.0

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138) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR congregation compares to congregations of YOUR MOVEMENT elsewhere AND to other congregations (of any faith) in YOUR COMMUNITY. How similar or different is your congregation on the following items? Leave and item blank if you don't know. Members' political activity (local) (CMPPACTL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	28	12.5
2) About same	147	65.6
3) More conservative	49	21.9
Missing	177
TOTAL	224	100.0

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139) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: The federal government should do more to solve problems such as poverty, unemployment, and poor housing. (PASOCISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	187	48.8
2) Agree	134	35
3) Not sure	38	9.9
4) Disagree	21	5.5
5) Strongly disagree	3	.8
Missing	17
TOTAL	383	100.0

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140) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Government is providing too many services that should be left to private enterprise. (PAPRIVAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	5	1.3
2) Agree	23	6.1
3) Not sure	54	14.3
4) Disagree	181	48
5) Strongly disagree	114	30.2
Missing	23
TOTAL	377	100.0

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141) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: More environmental protection is needed, even if it raises prices or costs jobs. (PAGREENR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	140	36.3
2) Agree	170	44
3) Not sure	42	10.9
4) Disagree	27	7
5) Strongly disagree	7	1.8
Missing	15
TOTAL	386	100.0

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142) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: The U.S. should spend more on the military and defense. (PADEFNSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	13	3.4
2) Agree	63	16.4
3) Not sure	107	27.9
4) Disagree	140	36.6
5) Strongly disagree	60	15.7
Missing	17
TOTAL	383	100.0

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143) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: We need a constitutional amendment to permit prayer as a regular exercise in schools. (PAPRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	6	1.6
2) Agree	16	4.2
3) Not sure	20	5.2
4) Disagree	72	18.8
5) Strongly disagree	270	70.3
Missing	16
TOTAL	384	100.0

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144) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: We need a constitutional amendment prohibiting all abortions unless necessary to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incest. (PABANABT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	14	3.7
2) Agree	21	5.5
3) Not sure	15	3.9
4) Disagree	57	14.9
5) Strongly disagree	276	72.1
Missing	18
TOTAL	383	100.0

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145) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Public policy should discourage the use and ownership of handguns. (PAHNDGUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	223	58.2
2) Agree	92	24
3) Not sure	18	4.7
4) Disagree	29	7.6
5) Strongly disagree	21	5.5
Missing	16
TOTAL	383	100.0

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146) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Homosexuals should have all the same rights and privileges as other Americans. (PAGAYRTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	235	61.7
2) Agree	84	22
3) Not sure	23	6
4) Disagree	25	6.6
5) Strongly disagree	14	3.7
Missing	19
TOTAL	381	100.0

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147) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: We still need more federal legislation to protect women's rights. (PAWMNRTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	121	31.8
2) Agree	131	34.5
3) Not sure	81	21.3
4) Disagree	33	8.7
5) Strongly disagree	14	3.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	380	100.0

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148) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Current welfare reform laws are too harsh and hurt children. (PAWELFAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	51	13.6
2) Agree	99	26.5
3) Not sure	151	40.4
4) Disagree	64	17.1
5) Strongly disagree	9	2.4
Missing	27
TOTAL	374	100.0

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149) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Education policy should focus on improving public schools rather than encouraging private and religious schools. (PASCHOOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	174	45.7
2) Agree	96	25.2
3) Not sure	29	7.6
4) Disagree	57	15
5) Strongly disagree	25	6.6
Missing	19
TOTAL	381	100.0

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150) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Blacks and other minorities may need special governmental help to achieve an equal place in America. (PAEQLOPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	88	23
2) Agree	167	43.6
3) Not sure	58	15.1
4) Disagree	49	12.8
5) Strongly disagree	21	5.5
Missing	17
TOTAL	383	100.0

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151) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: We need government sponsored national health insurance so that everyone can get adequate medical care. (PAPUBINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	160	41.7
2) Agree	131	34.1
3) Not sure	49	12.8
4) Disagree	28	7.3
5) Strongly disagree	16	4.2
Missing	17
TOTAL	384	100.0

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152) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Current and impending budget surpluses should be used to give citizens a tax cut. (PATAXCUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	21	5.5
2) Agree	52	13.6
3) Not sure	66	17.3
4) Disagree	148	38.7
5) Strongly disagree	95	24.9
Missing	17
TOTAL	382	100.0

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153) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Capital punishment should be abolished. (PACAPPUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	133	34.5
2) Agree	72	18.7
3) Not sure	48	12.5
4) Disagree	103	26.8
5) Strongly disagree	29	7.5
Missing	15
TOTAL	385	100.0

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154) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Israel should cede land in the Golan Heights to achieve peace with Syria. (PAGOLAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	48	12.6
2) Agree	92	24.1
3) Not sure	64	16.8
4) Disagree	78	20.4
5) Strongly disagree	100	26.2
Missing	19
TOTAL	382	100.0

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155) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Israel should not be willing to dismantle Jewish settlements in the West Bank. (PAWBANK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	62	16.3
2) Agree	45	11.8
3) Not sure	49	12.9
4) Disagree	114	29.9
5) Strongly disagree	111	29.1
Missing	20
TOTAL	381	100.0

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156) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: A lasting peace in the Middle East will require Israel to make greater concessions to the Palestinians. (PAPALEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	46	12
2) Agree	101	26.4
3) Not sure	70	18.3
4) Disagree	83	21.7
5) Strongly disagree	83	21.7
Missing	18
TOTAL	383	100.0

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157) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: We need to devote more resources against growing anti-Semitism in the United States. (PAANTISM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	17	4.4
2) Agree	94	24.5
3) Not sure	103	26.9
4) Disagree	134	35
5) Strongly disagree	35	9.1
Missing	18
TOTAL	383	100.0

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158) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Intermarriage is a greater threat to Judaism than is anti-Semitism. (PAINTMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	121	31.7
2) Agree	146	38.2
3) Not sure	38	9.9
4) Disagree	55	14.4
5) Strongly disagree	22	5.8
Missing	18
TOTAL	382	100.0

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159) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: China should not be given permanent normal trading status until it has stopped religious persecution. (PACHINA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	47	12.5
2) Agree	154	40.8
3) Not sure	120	31.8
4) Disagree	47	12.5
5) Strongly disagree	9	2.4
Missing	23
TOTAL	377	100.0

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160) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: Israel should maintain complete jurisdiction over Jerusalem. (PAJRSLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	142	37.5
2) Agree	76	20.1
3) Not sure	67	17.7
4) Disagree	81	21.4
5) Strongly disagree	13	3.4
Missing	22
TOTAL	379	100.0

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161) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: It is likely that Israel and the Palestinians will achieve a lasting peace agreement in the near future. (PAPEACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	11	2.9
2) Agree	49	12.9
3) Not sure	105	27.6
4) Disagree	146	38.4
5) Strongly disagree	69	18.2
Missing	21
TOTAL	380	100.0

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162) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: The U.S. Embassy should be moved to Jerusalem (PAUSEMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	156	40.8
2) Agree	143	37.4
3) Not sure	39	10.2
4) Disagree	29	7.6
5) Strongly disagree	15	3.9
Missing	17
TOTAL	382	100.0

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163) Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with the following statement about public affairs: The only way to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East is to maintain a separation of people of different religions. (PASEPRTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	16	4.2
2) Agree	67	17.6
3) Not sure	103	27.1
4) Disagree	145	38.2
5) Strongly disagree	49	12.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	380	100.0

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164) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Hunger and poverty (SIPVRTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	43	12.5
2) Often	151	43.9
3) Seldom	96	27.9
4) Rarely	31	9
5) Never	23	6.7
Missing	56
TOTAL	344	100.0

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165) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? National defense (SINATDEF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	6	1.8
2) Often	18	5.3
3) Seldom	78	23.1
4) Rarely	72	21.4
5) Never	163	48.4
Missing	62
TOTAL	337	100.0

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166) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Gender equality (SIGNDREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	35	10.3
2) Often	122	36
3) Seldom	94	27.7
4) Rarely	44	13
5) Never	44	13
Missing	61
TOTAL	339	100.0

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167) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Race relations (SIRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	36	10.6
2) Often	102	30
3) Seldom	107	31.5
4) Rarely	53	15.6
5) Never	42	12.4
Missing	60
TOTAL	340	100.0

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168) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Capital punishment (SICPTLPN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	20	5.9
2) Often	64	18.8
3) Seldom	117	34.3
4) Rarely	75	22
5) Never	65	19.1
Missing	58
TOTAL	341	100.0

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169) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Gun laws (SIGUNLAW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	43	12.6
2) Often	75	21.9
3) Seldom	98	28.7
4) Rarely	66	19.3
5) Never	60	17.5
Missing	59
TOTAL	342	100.0

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170) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Environment (SIENVIRO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	35	10.3
2) Often	110	32.3
3) Seldom	98	28.7
4) Rarely	55	16.1
5) Never	43	12.6
Missing	60
TOTAL	341	100.0

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171) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Abortion (SIABORTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	21	6.2
2) Often	81	23.8
3) Seldom	115	33.8
4) Rarely	63	18.5
5) Never	60	17.6
Missing	60
TOTAL	340	100.0

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172) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Pornography and obscenity (SIPORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	12	3.5
2) Often	49	14.4
3) Seldom	70	20.5
4) Rarely	76	22.3
5) Never	134	39.3
Missing	59
TOTAL	341	100.0

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173) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Gay rights (SIGAYRTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	50	14.7
2) Often	82	24.1
3) Seldom	98	28.8
4) Rarely	63	18.5
5) Never	47	13.8
Missing	60
TOTAL	340	100.0

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174) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Decline of the nuclear family (SIFAMILY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	37	10.9
2) Often	75	22
3) Seldom	91	26.7
4) Rarely	55	16.1
5) Never	83	24.3
Missing	60
TOTAL	341	100.0

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175) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Domestic violence (SIDOMVIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	23	6.7
2) Often	78	22.7
3) Seldom	114	33.2
4) Rarely	72	21
5) Never	56	16.3
Missing	56
TOTAL	343	100.0

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176) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Gambling (SIGMBLNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	6	1.8
2) Often	24	7.1
3) Seldom	65	19.2
4) Rarely	88	26
5) Never	156	46
Missing	62
TOTAL	339	100.0

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177) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Scandals in government (SIGOVSCA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	14	4.1
2) Often	84	24.9
3) Seldom	96	28.4
4) Rarely	77	22.8
5) Never	67	19.8
Missing	62
TOTAL	338	100.0

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178) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? State of public schools (SIPBSCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	19	5.7
2) Often	61	18.3
3) Seldom	112	33.6
4) Rarely	58	17.4
5) Never	83	24.9
Missing	67
TOTAL	333	100.0

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179) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? School choice (vouchers, home schooling) (SISCHLCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	29	8.6
2) Often	63	18.7
3) Seldom	90	26.7
4) Rarely	57	16.9
5) Never	98	29.1
Missing	63
TOTAL	337	100.0

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180) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? School prayer (SISCHLPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	35	10.4
2) Often	70	20.8
3) Seldom	99	29.4
4) Rarely	56	16.6
5) Never	77	22.8
Missing	63
TOTAL	337	100.0

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181) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Campaign finance (SICMPNFI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	19	5.7
2) Often	26	7.8
3) Seldom	65	19.6
4) Rarely	72	21.7
5) Never	150	45.2
Missing	68
TOTAL	332	100.0

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182) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Holocaust reparations (SIHRPRTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	13	3.9
2) Often	52	15.5
3) Seldom	79	23.5
4) Rarely	67	19.9
5) Never	125	37.2
Missing	64
TOTAL	336	100.0

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183) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Issues of aging/Social Security (SIAGING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	17	5
2) Often	71	20.9
3) Seldom	88	26
4) Rarely	68	20.1
5) Never	95	28
Missing	62
TOTAL	339	100.0

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184) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Health care (SIHLTHCR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	28	8.2
2) Often	85	24.9
3) Seldom	87	25.5
4) Rarely	61	17.9
5) Never	80	23.5
Missing	60
TOTAL	341	100.0

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185) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Wage gap between rich and poor (SIWAGEGP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	25	7.4
2) Often	80	23.7
3) Seldom	86	25.4
4) Rarely	68	20.1
5) Never	79	23.4
Missing	63
TOTAL	338	100.0

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186) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Religious persecution abroad (SIRELPER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	21	6.2
2) Often	74	21.7
3) Seldom	98	28.7
4) Rarely	71	20.8
5) Never	77	22.6
Missing	59
TOTAL	341	100.0

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187) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? International trade policy (SIINTTRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	9	2.7
2) Often	22	6.6
3) Seldom	64	19.3
4) Rarely	67	20.2
5) Never	170	51.2
Missing	68
TOTAL	332	100.0

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188) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? Anti-Semitism (SIANTSEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	31	9
2) Often	99	28.7
3) Seldom	109	31.6
4) Rarely	67	19.4
5) Never	39	11.3
Missing	56
TOTAL	345	100.0

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189) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? U.S. policy toward Israel (SIUSISRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	86	24.9
2) Often	133	38.6
3) Seldom	72	20.9
4) Rarely	29	8.4
5) Never	25	7.2
Missing	56
TOTAL	345	100.0

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190) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? The peace process in the Middle East (SIMIDEAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	137	39.3
2) Often	143	41
3) Seldom	43	12.3
4) Rarely	16	4.6
5) Never	10	2.9
Missing	51
TOTAL	349	100.0

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191) How often have you addressed the following issues publicly in any way in the last year (2000)? The status of non-Orthodox Jews in Israel (SIJEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	95	27.5
2) Often	144	41.6
3) Seldom	63	18.2
4) Rarely	27	7.8
5) Never	17	4.9
Missing	54
TOTAL	346	100.0

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192) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hunger and poverty	43	30.5
2) 2000 Israeli-Palestinian summit	37	26.2
3) Women's issues	20	14.2
4) Environment	5	3.5
5) Candidate forums	2	1.4
6) Gay rights	0	0
8) Abortion	3	2.1
10) Anti-Semitism	9	6.4
11) 2000 elections	1	.7
12) Family problems	7	5
13) Israel/Middle East issues	14	9.9
Missing	258
TOTAL	141	100.0

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193) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hunger and poverty	1	.8
2) 2000 Israeli-Palestinian summit	23	18.1
3) Women's issues	34	26.8
4) Environment	7	5.5
5) Candidate forums	11	8.7
6) Gay rights	5	3.9
7) Economy	0	0
8) Abortion	5	3.9
10) Anti-Semitism	6	4.7
11) 2000 elections	3	2.4
12) Family problems	8	6.3
13) Israel/Middle East issues	22	17.3
14) Race relations	1	.8
15) Church and state issues	1	.8
Missing	273
TOTAL	127	100.0

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194) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hunger and poverty	1	.9
3) Women's issues	10	9.3
4) Environment	25	23.1
5) Candidate forums	7	6.5
6) Gay rights	6	5.6
7) Economy	0	0
8) Abortion	7	6.5
10) Anti-Semitism	16	14.8
11) 2000 elections	1	.9
12) Family problems	8	7.4
13) Israel/Middle East issues	18	16.7
14) Race relations	2	1.9
15) Church and state issues	7	6.5
Missing	291
TOTAL	108	100.0

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195) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hunger and poverty	1	1.1
4) Environment	5	5.7
5) Candidate forums	9	10.3
6) Gay rights	9	10.3
7) Economy	6	6.9
8) Abortion	5	5.7
9) Gambling	0	0
10) Anti-Semitism	12	13.8
11) 2000 elections	7	8
12) Family problems	11	12.6
13) Israel/Middle East issues	14	16.1
14) Race relations	3	3.4
15) Church and state issues	5	5.7
Missing	311
TOTAL	87	100.0

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196) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED5)

	TOTAL	%
5) Candidate forums	1	1.4
6) Gay rights	8	11.4
7) Economy	3	4.3
8) Abortion	7	10
9) Gambling	1	1.4
10) Anti-Semitism	5	7.1
11) 2000 elections	7	10
12) Family problems	13	18.6
13) Israel/Middle East issues	17	24.3
14) Race relations	5	7.1
15) Church and state issues	3	4.3
Missing	329
TOTAL	70	100.0

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197) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED6)

	TOTAL	%
6) Gay rights	1	1.9
7) Economy	1	1.9
8) Abortion	5	9.3
10) Anti-Semitism	7	13
11) 2000 elections	3	5.6
12) Family problems	4	7.4
13) Israel/Middle East issues	23	42.6
14) Race relations	2	3.7
15) Church and state issues	8	14.8
Missing	345
TOTAL	54	100.0

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198) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED7)

	TOTAL	%
3) Women's issues	1	1.7
4) Environment	6	10.3
5) Candidate forums	10	17.2
7) Economy	1	1.7
8) Abortion	2	3.4
10) Anti-Semitism	6	10.3
11) 2000 elections	5	8.6
12) Family problems	8	13.8
13) Israel/Middle East issues	8	13.8
14) Race relations	5	8.6
15) Church and state issues	6	10.3
Missing	343
TOTAL	58	100.0

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199) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED8)

	TOTAL	%
11) 2000 elections	5	16.7
12) Family problems	3	10
13) Israel/Middle East issues	11	36.7
14) Race relations	4	13.3
15) Church and state issues	7	23.3
Missing	370
TOTAL	30	100.0

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200) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED9)

	TOTAL	%
12) Family problems	1	14.3
13) Israel/Middle East issues	4	57.1
15) Church and state issues	2	28.6
Missing	392
TOTAL	7	100.0

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201) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED10)

	TOTAL	%
13) Israel/Middle East issues	1	20
14) Race relations	3	60
15) Church and state issues	1	20
Missing	394
TOTAL	5	100.0

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202) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED11)

	TOTAL	%
14) Race relations	1	100
Missing	399
TOTAL	1	100.0

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203) Has your synagogue held adult education sessions about any of the following? (Circle all that apply; see note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (ADLTED12)

	TOTAL	%
15) Church and state issues	1	100
Missing	399
TOTAL	1	100.0

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204) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. United Jewish Communities (formerly UJA) (MEMBER1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	51	15.7
2) Close	145	44.8
3) Neutral	76	23.5
4) Far	40	12.3
5) Very far	12	3.7
Missing	76
TOTAL	324	100.0

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205) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. American Jewish Congress (AJC) (MEMBER2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	9	3.3
2) Close	61	22.4
3) Neutral	116	42.6
4) Far	50	18.4
5) Very far	36	13.2
Missing	129
TOTAL	272	100.0

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206) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) (MEMBER3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	16	5.5
2) Close	101	34.8
3) Neutral	103	35.5
4) Far	36	12.4
5) Very far	34	11.7
Missing	110
TOTAL	290	100.0

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207) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. Agudath Israel (MEMBER4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	13	4.9
2) Close	38	14.3
3) Neutral	29	10.9
4) Far	28	10.5
5) Very far	158	59.4
Missing	136
TOTAL	266	100.0

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208) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm. (MEMBER5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	19	7.1
2) Close	79	29.6
3) Neutral	94	35.2
4) Far	41	15.4
5) Very far	34	12.7
Missing	133
TOTAL	267	100.0

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209) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. B'nai B'rith International (MEMBER6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	1	.4
2) Close	40	15
3) Neutral	127	47.7
4) Far	60	22.6
5) Very far	38	14.3
Missing	133
TOTAL	266	100.0

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210) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. American Jewish Committee (AJC) (MEMBER7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	17	6
2) Close	78	27.4
3) Neutral	118	41.4
4) Far	40	14
5) Very far	32	11.2
Missing	116
TOTAL	285	100.0

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211) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. National Jewish Democratic Coalition (MEMBER8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	11	4.2
2) Close	53	20.3
3) Neutral	85	32.6
4) Far	51	19.5
5) Very far	61	23.4
Missing	140
TOTAL	261	100.0

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212) Many religious groups have been active in public life recently. Please tell us whether you are a member, whether you have attended a meeting, AND (whether a member or not) how close you feel to these groups. Republican Jewish Coalition (MEMBER9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	9	3.4
2) Close	14	5.3
3) Neutral	32	12.2
4) Far	54	20.6
5) Very far	153	58.4
Missing	138
TOTAL	262	100.0

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213) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (CLAL) (FEELCLAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	57	16.5
2) Close	133	38.4
3) Neutral	99	28.6
4) Far	34	9.8
5) Very far	23	6.6
Missing	54
TOTAL	346	100.0

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214) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: Haddassah (FEELHADD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	27	7.9
2) Close	111	32.6
3) Neutral	133	39
4) Far	32	9.4
5) Very far	38	11.1
Missing	59
TOTAL	341	100.0

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215) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: ACLU (FEELACLU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	35	10.3
2) Close	99	29.2
3) Neutral	86	25.4
4) Far	61	18
5) Very far	58	17.1
Missing	61
TOTAL	339	100.0

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216) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: People for the American Way (FEELPAMW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	35	11.2
2) Close	70	22.4
3) Neutral	87	27.8
4) Far	33	10.5
5) Very far	88	28.1
Missing	88
TOTAL	313	100.0

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217) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: Christian Coalition (FEELCHCO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	3	.9
2) Close	8	2.5
3) Neutral	18	5.6
4) Far	25	7.8
5) Very far	268	83.2
Missing	78
TOTAL	322	100.0

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218) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: The Interfaith Alliance (FEELIFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	20	6.8
2) Close	53	18.2
3) Neutral	104	35.6
4) Far	36	12.3
5) Very far	79	27.1
Missing	109
TOTAL	292	100.0

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219) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: Habitat for Humanity (FEELHAHU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	30	9.2
2) Close	110	33.8
3) Neutral	111	34.2
4) Far	38	11.7
5) Very far	36	11.1
Missing	74
TOTAL	325	100.0

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220) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: Bread for the World (FEELBFTW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	13	4.4
2) Close	49	16.7
3) Neutral	137	46.8
4) Far	40	13.7
5) Very far	54	18.4
Missing	107
TOTAL	293	100.0

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221) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: National Organization of Women (FEELNOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	33	10
2) Close	97	29.4
3) Neutral	81	24.5
4) Far	45	13.6
5) Very far	74	22.4
Missing	70
TOTAL	330	100.0

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222) How about these groups? Please tell us how close to you feel toward them: National Rifle Association (FEELNRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	10	3
2) Close	11	3.3
3) Neutral	9	2.7
4) Far	18	5.4
5) Very far	283	85.5
Missing	70
TOTAL	331	100.0

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223) Have you worked other rabbis on social and political issues? Please circle the movements of the rabbis with whom you have worked (please circle as many as apply). Haredim (WORKHRDM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	100
Missing	351
TOTAL	50	100.0

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224) Have you worked other rabbis on social and political issues? Please circle the movements of the rabbis with whom you have worked (please circle as many as apply). Orthodox (WORKORTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	157	100
Missing	244
TOTAL	157	100.0

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225) Have you worked other rabbis on social and political issues? Please circle the movements of the rabbis with whom you have worked (please circle as many as apply). Conservative (WORKCONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	238	100
Missing	162
TOTAL	238	100.0

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226) Have you worked other rabbis on social and political issues? Please circle the movements of the rabbis with whom you have worked (please circle as many as apply). Reform (WORKRFRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	234	100
Missing	166
TOTAL	234	100.0

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227) Have you worked other rabbis on social and political issues? Please circle the movements of the rabbis with whom you have worked (please circle as many as apply). Reconstructionist (WORKRECO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	163	100
Missing	237
TOTAL	163	100.0

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228) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Issues concerning U.S. policy toward Israel: work with Orthodox rabbis (WOUSISRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	208	100
Missing	192
TOTAL	208	100.0

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229) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Issues concerning U.S. policy toward Israel: work with Conservative rabbis (WCUSISRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	261	100
Missing	139
TOTAL	261	100.0

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230) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Issues concerning U.S. policy toward Israel: work with Reconstructionist rabbis (WRUSISRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	289	100
Missing	111
TOTAL	289	100.0

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231) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Issues concerning U.S. policy toward Israel: work with Reform rabbis (WFUSISRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	147	100
Missing	253
TOTAL	147	100.0

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232) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Book fair: work with Orthodox rabbis (WOBOOKFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	216	100
Missing	184
TOTAL	216	100.0

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233) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Book fair: work with Conservative rabbis (WCBOOKFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	213	100
Missing	188
TOTAL	213	100.0

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234) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Book fair: work with Reconstructionist rabbis (WRBOOKFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	262	100
Missing	139
TOTAL	262	100.0

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235) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Book fair: work with Reform rabbis (WFBOOKFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	124	100
Missing	276
TOTAL	124	100.0

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236) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Jewish persecution abroad or in U.S.: work with Orthodox rabbis (WOPERSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	229	100
Missing	172
TOTAL	229	100.0

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237) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Jewish persecution abroad or in U.S.: work with Conservative rabbis (WCPERSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	262	100
Missing	139
TOTAL	262	100.0

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238) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Jewish persecution abroad or in U.S.: work with Reconstructionist rabbis (WRPERSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	276	100
Missing	124
TOTAL	276	100.0

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239) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Jewish persecution abroad or in U.S.: work with Reform rabbis (WFPERSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	152	100
Missing	248
TOTAL	152	100.0

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240) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Synagogue prayer: work with Orthodox rabbis (WOPRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	140	100
Missing	260
TOTAL	140	100.0

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241) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Synagogue prayer: work with Conservative rabbis (WCPRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	163	100
Missing	237
TOTAL	163	100.0

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242) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Synagogue prayer: work with Reconstructionist rabbis (WRPRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	210	100
Missing	191
TOTAL	210	100.0

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243) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) Synagogue prayer: work with Reform rabbis (WFPRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	78	100
Missing	322
TOTAL	78	100.0

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244) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) The conversion process: work with Orthodox rabbis (WOCONVRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	164	100
Missing	236
TOTAL	164	100.0

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245) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) The conversion process: work with Conservative rabbis (WCCONVRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	188	100
Missing	213
TOTAL	188	100.0

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246) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) The conversion process: work with Reconstructionist rabbis (WRCONVRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	226	100
Missing	175
TOTAL	226	100.0

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247) Would you consider working with rabbis of other movements in the following scenarios? (Please circle the movement if you would work with their rabbis in each scenario) The conversion process: work with Reform rabbis (WFCONVRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	87	100
Missing	313
TOTAL	87	100.0

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248) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: In most ways, Jews are no better than non-Jews. (JEWCOM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	82	22.3
2) Agree	130	35.4
3) Not sure/neutral	52	14.2
4) Disagree	85	23.2
5) Strongly disagree	18	4.9
Missing	33
TOTAL	367	100.0

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249) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: There is no real advantage in mixing and socializing with Jews of movements other than my own. (JEWCOM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	5	1.4
2) Agree	29	7.9
3) Not sure/neutral	13	3.5
4) Disagree	176	47.7
5) Strongly disagree	146	39.6
Missing	31
TOTAL	369	100.0

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250) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Jews who are severely critical of Israel should nevertheless be allowed to speak in synagogues and Jewish community centers. (JEWCOM3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	78	21.1
2) Agree	166	45
3) Not sure/neutral	41	11.1
4) Disagree	69	18.7
5) Strongly disagree	15	4.1
Missing	32
TOTAL	369	100.0

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251) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Orthodox rabbis who refuse officially to recognize Reform and Conservative rabbis are right to do so. (JEWCOM4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	7.5
2) Agree	39	10.4
3) Not sure/neutral	25	6.7
4) Disagree	98	26.2
5) Strongly disagree	184	49.2
Missing	26
TOTAL	374	100.0

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252) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Halacha must sometimes be ignored for the sake of Jewish unity. (JEWCOM5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	58	15.8
2) Agree	111	30.2
3) Not sure/neutral	62	16.8
4) Disagree	73	19.8
5) Strongly disagree	64	17.4
Missing	32
TOTAL	368	100.0

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253) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: In my eyes, the child of a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother is a Jew. (JEWCOM6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	77	20.7
2) Agree	75	20.2
3) Not sure/neutral	48	12.9
4) Disagree	51	13.7
5) Strongly disagree	121	32.5
Missing	28
TOTAL	372	100.0

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254) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Women should be able to become rabbis. (JEWCOM7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	259	69.1
2) Agree	26	6.9
3) Not sure/neutral	12	3.2
4) Disagree	18	4.8
5) Strongly disagree	60	16
Missing	25
TOTAL	375	100.0

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255) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: My movement supports women in the rabbinate . (JEWCOM8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	258	69.9
2) Agree	28	7.6
3) Not sure/neutral	7	1.9
4) Disagree	13	3.5
5) Strongly disagree	63	17.1
Missing	32
TOTAL	369	100.0

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256) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: My congregation supports women in that rabbinate (JEWCOM9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	230	65.2
2) Agree	40	11.3
3) Not sure/neutral	10	2.8
4) Disagree	20	5.7
5) Strongly disagree	53	15
Missing	47
TOTAL	353	100.0

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257) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Women should be confined to the women's section a the Western Wall in Jerusalem. (JEWCOM10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	47	12.8
2) Agree	33	9
3) Not sure/neutral	29	7.9
4) Disagree	46	12.5
5) Strongly disagree	213	57.9
Missing	32
TOTAL	368	100.0

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258) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Reform rabbis are most responsible for the divisions among Jews. (JEWCOM11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	20	5.4
2) Agree	39	10.5
3) Not sure/neutral	24	6.5
4) Disagree	72	19.4
5) Strongly disagree	216	58.2
Missing	28
TOTAL	371	100.0

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259) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Jewish unity is not as important as pluralism. (JEWCOM12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	59	16.1
2) Agree	123	33.6
3) Not sure/neutral	63	17.2
4) Disagree	74	20.2
5) Strongly disagree	47	12.8
Missing	34
TOTAL	366	100.0

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260) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Religious people of different beliefs need to cooperate more in politics, even if they can't agree on theology. (JEWCOM13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	88	24
2) Agree	192	52.5
3) Not sure/neutral	63	17.2
4) Disagree	18	4.9
5) Strongly disagree	5	1.4
Missing	34
TOTAL	366	100.0

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261) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: Rabbis have great capacity to influence the political and social views of their congregation. (JEWCOM14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	37	9.9
2) Agree	170	45.3
3) Not sure/neutral	109	29.1
4) Disagree	54	14.4
5) Strongly disagree	5	1.3
Missing	25
TOTAL	375	100.0

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262) Movement affairs and the Jewish community- please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements: It is difficult for rabbis to know the proper political channel to use to accomplish some goal. (JEWCOM15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	23	6.4
2) Agree	125	34.7
3) Not sure/neutral	115	31.9
4) Disagree	79	21.9
5) Strongly disagree	18	5
Missing	41
TOTAL	360	100.0

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263) How good a job are these organizations doing? United Jewish Communities (formerly UJA) (GOODJOB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	25	6.8
2) Good	166	45.5
3) Fair	95	26
4) Poor	47	12.9
5) Don't know	32	8.8
Missing	35
TOTAL	365	100.0

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264) How good a job are these organizations doing? B'nai B'rith International (GOODJOB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	7	2
2) Good	69	19.7
3) Fair	107	30.5
4) Poor	84	23.9
5) Don't know	84	23.9
Missing	50
TOTAL	351	100.0

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265) How good a job are these organizations doing? American Jewish Committee (AJC) (GOODJOB3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	17	4.8
2) Good	118	33.3
3) Fair	98	27.7
4) Poor	43	12.1
5) Don't know	78	22
Missing	45
TOTAL	354	100.0

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266) How good a job are these organizations doing? Anti-Defamation League (ADL) (GOODJOB4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	42	11.6
2) Good	149	41.2
3) Fair	91	25.1
4) Poor	52	14.4
5) Don't know	28	7.7
Missing	39
TOTAL	362	100.0

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267) How good a job are these organizations doing? My local federation (GOODJOB5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	46	12.9
2) Good	140	39.2
3) Fair	102	28.6
4) Poor	52	14.6
5) Don't know	17	4.8
Missing	43
TOTAL	357	100.0

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268) How good a job are these organizations doing? Hillel (GOODJOB6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	40	11.7
2) Good	149	43.7
3) Fair	98	28.7
4) Poor	26	7.6
5) Don't know	28	8.2
Missing	60
TOTAL	341	100.0

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269) The number of women clergy has risen dramatically in many religions and denominations; please tell us your views on these issues that relate to gender: Because of my gender, I have easier access to opportunities to get involved in politics. (GENDER1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	17	6.1
2) Agree	65	23.3
3) Not sure	84	30.1
4) Disagree	93	33.3
5) Strongly disagree	20	7.2
Missing	121
TOTAL	279	100.0

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270) The number of women clergy has risen dramatically in many religions and denominations; please tell us your views on these issues that relate to gender: My gender makes it more difficult for me to get involved in politics. (GENDER2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	0	0
2) Agree	13	4.7
3) Not sure	57	20.4
4) Disagree	149	53.4
5) Strongly disagree	60	21.5
Missing	121
TOTAL	279	100.0

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271) The number of women clergy has risen dramatically in many religions and denominations; please tell us your views on these issues that relate to gender: My gender puts me at a disadvantage when it comes to upward mobility in my movement. (GENDER3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	11	3.6
2) Agree	37	12.2
3) Not sure	42	13.9
4) Disagree	128	42.2
5) Strongly disagree	85	28.1
Missing	97
TOTAL	303	100.0

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272) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: Overall, religion has a positive effect on American social and civic life. (RELIGPA1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	114	29.8
2) Agree	217	56.7
3) Not sure/neutral	43	11.2
4) Disagree	9	2.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	383	100.0

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273) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: Overall, religion has a positive effect on American political life. (RELIGPA2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	67	17.4
2) Agree	132	34.4
3) Not sure/neutral	99	25.8
4) Disagree	75	19.5
5) Strongly disagree	11	2.9
Missing	17
TOTAL	384	100.0

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274) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: There are clear and absolute standards for what is right and wrong. (RELIGPA3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	48	12.7
2) Agree	116	30.6
3) Not sure/neutral	67	17.7
4) Disagree	120	31.7
5) Strongly disagree	28	7.4
Missing	21
TOTAL	379	100.0

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275) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: Religious freedom in the US is threatened by groups that oppose all religion. (RELIGPA4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	29	7.6
2) Agree	69	18.1
3) Not sure/neutral	74	19.4
4) Disagree	171	44.9
5) Strongly disagree	38	10
Missing	20
TOTAL	381	100.0

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276) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: Religious communities should concentrate on fostering social justice. (RELIGPA5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	87	22.8
2) Agree	188	49.3
3) Not sure/neutral	48	12.6
4) Disagree	47	12.3
5) Strongly disagree	11	2.9
Missing	19
TOTAL	381	100.0

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277) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: The influence of religion on American politics threatens to divide us as a country. (RELIGPA6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	19	5
2) Agree	91	24
3) Not sure/neutral	69	18.2
4) Disagree	171	45.1
5) Strongly disagree	29	7.7
Missing	22
TOTAL	379	100.0

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278) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: Religious people should involve themselves in the world as much as possible to oppose evil. (RELIGPA7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	123	32.3
2) Agree	195	51.2
3) Not sure/neutral	39	10.2
4) Disagree	20	5.2
5) Strongly disagree	4	1
Missing	18
TOTAL	381	100.0

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279) Please check if you agree or disagree with the following statements about religion in public affairs: Some rabbis have gone too far in mixing religion and politics. (RELIGPA8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	56	14.7
2) Agree	109	28.5
3) Not sure/neutral	83	21.7
4) Disagree	102	26.7
5) Strongly disagree	32	8.4
Missing	18
TOTAL	382	100.0

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280) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: newspapers (INFO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	308	79.8
2) Some	71	18.4
3) None	7	1.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	386	100.0

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281) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: network TV news (INFO2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	162	43.3
2) Some	154	41.2
3) None	58	15.5
Missing	25
TOTAL	374	100.0

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282) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: public TV (INFO3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	144	38.9
2) Some	146	39.5
3) None	80	21.6
Missing	30
TOTAL	370	100.0

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283) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: other rabbis (INFO4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	71	19.3
2) Some	223	60.6
3) None	74	20.1
Missing	33
TOTAL	368	100.0

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284) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: my congregation (INFO5)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	38	11.2
2) Some	207	61.1
3) None	94	27.7
Missing	62
TOTAL	339	100.0

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285) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: movement materials (INFO6)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	84	22.3
2) Some	230	61.2
3) None	62	16.5
Missing	25
TOTAL	376	100.0

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286) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: news magazines (INFO7)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	132	34.6
2) Some	186	48.7
3) None	64	16.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	382	100.0

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287) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: Internet sources (INFO8)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	110	29.6
2) Some	188	50.5
3) None	74	19.9
Missing	28
TOTAL	372	100.0

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288) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: commercial radio (INFO9)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	70	19.1
2) Some	182	49.7
3) None	114	31.1
Missing	34
TOTAL	366	100.0

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289) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: public radio (INFO10)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	183	48.8
2) Some	154	41.1
3) None	38	10.1
Missing	26
TOTAL	375	100.0

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290) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: family/friends (INFO11)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	79	21.7
2) Some	242	66.5
3) None	43	11.8
Missing	36
TOTAL	364	100.0

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291) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: direct mail (INFO12)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	36	9.8
2) Some	171	46.5
3) None	161	43.8
Missing	33
TOTAL	368	100.0

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292) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: Jewish magazines (INFO13)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	128	33.9
2) Some	225	59.5
3) None	25	6.6
Missing	23
TOTAL	378	100.0

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293) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: opinion magazines (INFO14)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	68	18.3
2) Some	196	52.8
3) None	107	28.8
Missing	30
TOTAL	371	100.0

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294) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: religious interest groups (INFO15)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	51	14.1
2) Some	196	54.1
3) None	115	31.8
Missing	38
TOTAL	362	100.0

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295) Lastly, please circle the appropriate response for how much you use these sources of information for news about government and politics: other interest groups (INFO16)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	30	9.6
2) Some	160	51.1
3) None	123	39.3
Missing	88
TOTAL	313	100.0

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296) The standard two letter abbreviation of the state of residence of the respondent (STATE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

297) Movement is the movement from which mailing list the address was drawn (see note 7 on the ARDA summary page). (MOVEMENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Reconstructionist	22	5.5
2) Reform	202	50.6
3) Conservative	78	19.5
4) Orthodox	97	24.3
TOTAL	399	100.0

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298) This is the variable with which to weight the cases when the entire dataset is used. It is based on knowing the population distribution (among the four included movements) and the distribution in the sample. The numerator is the population percentage and the denominator is the sample percentage, as follows: For Reconstructionist: weight=5.5/12.0, for Reform: weight=50.5/52.9, for Conservative: weight=19.6/18.0, for Orthodox: weight=24.3/17.2 (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		0.998	0.259

299) What is your gender? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	41	11.3
2) Male	323	88.7
Missing	36
TOTAL	364	100.0

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300) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, or an independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	23	6.3
2) Independent	287	78.2
3) Republican	50	13.6
4) Other party member	7	1.9
Missing	33
TOTAL	367	100.0

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