The Associated Releases Baltimore Jewish Community Pulse Survey

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Survey reveals high engagement, deep connection to Israel, and growing concerns about antisemitism and financial strain.

BALTIMORE, MD – The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore today announced the release of the 2025 Baltimore Jewish Community Pulse Survey, a new study that offers a snapshot of Jewish life in Baltimore, from engagement and financial well-being to attitudes toward security, antisemitism and Israel.

Conducted by Burson for The Associated and Jewish Federations of North America, the 2025 Pulse Survey explores how community members feel and engage today, while also offering comparisons to other Jewish communities across the United States.

The Associated invested in this survey to ensure all community organizations and leaders have the data they need to make effective decisions in strengthening Jewish Baltimore. Over the coming months, the organization will review the survey results and use this information to identify priorities and determine where additional resources are needed.

With approximately 85,200 residents in Baltimore City and County,* the Jewish community stands out as younger, more stable and more engaged than many comparable communities nationwide. At the same time, the community remains diverse, religiously and politically.

“The Pulse Survey confirms what we’ve long known. Baltimore’s Jewish community is deeply engaged, caring and connected,” said Andrew Cushnir, President and CEO of The Associated. “At the same time, the study reveals important challenges and opportunities for Jewish Baltimore. The Associated will continue to look carefully at these opportunities and address ways we can provide programs and resources to successfully support a strong, resilient and engaged community now and in the future.”

Here are some of the highlights from the survey.

Financial Health: 24% of Jewish households report they are “just managing” or “can’t make ends meet.”

Safety & Antisemitism: 84% are concerned about antisemitism in the broader community, with fewer than half knowing where to turn if they are personally targeted.

Engaged: 78% of Baltimore Jews are active in Jewish life—well above the 44% national average. Engagement is highest among married adults under 55 and often centers around synagogue life, family activities and personal growth.

Mental Health & Disabilities: 30% of households include someone facing a mental health challenge and 21% include a member with a disability.

Belonging: 74% feel comfortable being Jewish in public (compared to 64% nationally), and 71% say they can be their authentic selves in Jewish spaces.

Connection to Israel: 82% believe Israel should remain both Jewish and democratic and 75% feel emotionally attached to Israel.

For more information and to explore the full 2025 Baltimore Jewish Community Pulse Survey results, visit associated.org/baltimoresurvey.

*The 2020 Baltimore Jewish Community Study showed a population of 95,500 individuals, but that also included residents of Carroll and Harford Counties.

The Associated Releases Baltimore Jewish Community Pulse Survey

The Associated Releases Baltimore Jewish Community Pulse Survey

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