The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies incorporates the latest social science techniques in the study of contemporary Jewish life. The Steinhardt Social Research Institute develops reliable quantitative data about the US Jewish population.
Using cutting-edge social science methods, we collect, analyze, and report accurate and actionable data that informs community planning and helps animate Jewish life.
Our American Jewish Population Project includes a detailed interactive map of the US Jewish population with demographic profiles and political views of Jewish adults for states, metropolitan areas, and counties in the United States.
Our research on Birthright Israel employs rigorous methods to evaluate Birthright's short-term and long-term impact on Jewish young adults.
From studies of Hillel to synagogues and Jewish camp, we document the impact of core programs and initiatives on Jewish community life.
June 2026
The 2024-25 Milwaukee Jewish Community Study provides a comprehensive portrait of the characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors of the Jewish community in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin. The study, based on data collected from 980 eligible households between December 2, 2024, and March 3, 2025, describes the diverse ways Jewish households in Milwaukee engage in Jewish life, as well as their attitudes, behaviors, affiliations, health, and financial well-being.
April 2026
This study focuses on the nature and prevalence of Jewish students’ experiences and concerns about antisemitism on campus in the 2025-26 academic year. The study discusses antisemitism in the context of prejudice experienced by other racial, ethnic, and religious minorities on campus. The analysis also investigates whether students who hold antisemitic views also hold prejudiced or discriminatory views toward other minority groups. The data for the study were collected in the first semester of the 2025-26 academic year from a national sample representing over 300 four-year colleges and universities. Nearly 4,000 undergraduate students responded to the survey (including nearly 750 Jewish undergraduates).
