The surprising truth about Israel’s population and how Jews worldwide are attached to it
Dr Daniel Staetsky
Since October 7, discussion about the relationship between diaspora Jews and Israel has often been framed in terms of growing distance, discomfort and criticism. But what do the data actually show? Are British Jews becoming less attached to Israel, or is something more complex taking place?
In this episode of Global Insights by Alex Tseitlin, Dr Daniel Staetsky discusses new findings from JPR’s Jews in Uncertain Times Survey, showing that attachment to Israel among British Jews appears to have strengthened since October 7, even as criticism of Israel’s government and wartime conduct has also grown. The conversation explores what this reveals about Jewish identity, peoplehood, and the changing nature of engagement with diaspora Israel.
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Dr Daniel Staetsky
Senior Research Fellow and Director of the European Jewish Demography Unit
Dr Daniel Staetsky
Senior Research Fellow and Director of the European Jewish Demography Unit
Daniel holds a PhD in Social Statistics and Demography from the University of Southampton and a Master’s degree in Population Studies from the Hebrew University...
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