Gather Northern Virginia Survey
Thank you for agreeing to take this survey!
The information you provide us in this survey will be vital to our work as we strive to better understand and enrich Jewish life in NoVA for 20s and 30s.
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Please be honest with your answers. All of your responses will be completely confidential.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Gather team at info@gatherdc.org.
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How long have you lived in the NoVA area?
Please select...
Born here
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
7-10 years
Longer than 10 years
What city and state did you grow up in?
In what neighborhood do you currently live?
Please select...
DC
MARYLAND
Alcova Heights
Annandale
Arcola
Arlandia
Ashburn
Ashland
Ashton Heights
Aurora Highlands
Ballston
Belle Haven
Belleair
Bluemont
Braemar
Brambleton
Broadlands
Burke
Centreville
Chantilly
Cherrydale
Clarendon
Clifton
Columbia Pike
Courthouse
Crystal City
Del Ray
Dominion Hills
Downtown Falls Church
Dunn-Loring
East Falls Church
Eisenhower Avenue
Fair Oaks
Fairfax
Fairfax Station
Fairlington
Falls Church
Franconia
Ft. Belvoir
Garden City
Gilberts Corner
Greenbriar
Groveton
Haymarket
Herndon
High View Park
Highland Park
Huntington
Hybla Valley
Kent Gardens
Kingstowne
Langdon
Lansdowne
Leesburg
Legato
Lorton
Lyon Village
Manassas
Mantua
Merrifield
Mosaic District/Merrifield
Mosby Woods
Mt. Vernon
Newington
Oakton
Occoquan
Old Town
OTHER
Parkfairfax
Penrose
Pentagon City
Pimmit Hills
Potomac Falls
Purcellville
Reston
Rosemont
Rosslyn
Round Hill
Shirlington
Springfield
Sterling
Tara-Leeway Heights
Tysons Corner
Vienna
Wakefield Park
Warranton
West End
West Falls Church
West Springfield
Westover
Whiele
Woodbridge
Woodburn
In what neighborhood do you currently work?
Please select...
DC
MARYLAND
Alcova Heights
Annandale
Arcola
Arlandia
Ashburn
Ashland
Ashton Heights
Aurora Highlands
Ballston
Belle Haven
Belleair
Bluemont
Braemar
Brambleton
Broadlands
Burke
Centreville
Chantilly
Cherrydale
Clarendon
Clifton
Columbia Pike
Courthouse
Crystal City
Del Ray
Dominion Hills
Downtown Falls Church
Dunn-Loring
East Falls Church
Eisenhower Avenue
Fair Oaks
Fairfax
Fairfax Station
Fairlington
Falls Church
Franconia
Ft. Belvoir
Garden City
Gilberts Corner
Greenbriar
Groveton
Haymarket
Herndon
High View Park
Highland Park
Huntington
Hybla Valley
Kent Gardens
Kingstowne
Langdon
Lansdowne
Leesburg
Legato
Lorton
Lyon Village
Manassas
Mantua
Merrifield
Mosaic District/Merrifield
Mosby Woods
Mt. Vernon
Newington
Oakton
Occoquan
Old Town
Parkfairfax
Penrose
Pentagon City
Pimmit Hills
Potomac Falls
Purcellville
Reston
Rosemont
Rosslyn
Round Hill
Shirlington
Springfield
Sterling
Tara-Leeway Heights
Tysons Corner
VA - Other
Vienna
Wakefield Park
Warranton
West End
West Falls Church
West Springfield
Westover
Whiele
Woodbridge
Woodburn
OTHER
Why do you choose to live where you do?
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Do you have a car?
Yes
No
How do you primarily commute to work?
Please select...
Bike
Car
Rideshare
Bus
Train
Walk
Work from home
Other
Please elaborate.
How long, in minutes, is your commute to work?
How far would you travel, in minutes, for an event focused on Jews living in Virginia?
What are some of your favorite places to socialize in Northern Virginia? i.e. restaurants, bars, neighborhoods, etc...
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Who do you currently live with?
Please select...
Solo
Roomates
Significant Other/Partner
Family
Do you have family in the area?
Please select...
No
Virginia
Maryland
DC
Have you previously lived in DC?
Please select...
Yes
No
How long do you plan to stay in Virginia?
Please select...
1 Year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
5+ Years
Not currently in Virginia.
Less than a year
Unsure
Why is this your current plan?
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Of the people who raised you, how many were Jewish?
Please select...
All
Some
None
How do you identify?
Please select...
Jewish
Jewish and something else
Something else
Please elaborate.
What kind of Jewish activities did you do growing up?
Shabbat Dinners
Holiday Rituals
Social Gatherings
Prayer Services
Volunteer Programs
Hebrew Speaking Spaces
Jewish Learning
Youth Groups i.e. BBYO, NFTY, USY etc..
Other
None
Any other activities?
What kind of Jewish organizations were you involved with growing up?
Jewish Day School
Hebrew School (after-school/weekend)
Jewish Camp
Jewish Youth Group (BBYO/NFTY/USY/NCSY, etc.)
Synagogue/Temple
Other
None
Any other organizations?
Currently, how many of your friends are Jewish?
Please select...
None
Some
Most
All
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How do you currently express your Jewish identity (check all that apply)?
Shabbat Dinners/Services
Social Gatherings
Prayer Services
Volunteer Programs
Hebrew Speaking Spaces
Women's Spaces
Men's Spaces
Jewish Learning
Israel Related Activities
Keeping Kosher (any kind)
Jewish Holiday Celebrations
I do not express my Jewish identity
Other
Other:
What kind of Kosher diet?
Please select...
Strict Kosher
Kosher at home
Kosher-style
None
Where and with whom do you like to express your Jewish identity (check all that apply)?
At Synagogue
At Jewish Events
At Home
At Cultural Events
In Public
With Friends
With Organizations
With Family
I do not express my Jewish identity
Other
Other:
What is your exposure to these local Jewish organizations?
Never Heard Of
Heard Of, But Not Involved
Slightly Involved
Very Involved
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Edlavitch DCJCC
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
OneTable
Moishe House
GatherDC
The Den Collective
Chabad
Honeymoon Israel
Rodef Shalom/2100
Washington Hebrew/2239
Adas Israel
Sixth & I
NOVA Tribe
Techilah
How often do you do any kind of Jewish activity?
Please select...
More than once a week
Once a week
Once a month
Just on holidays
Never
Other
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How important is being Jewish and doing Jewish things to you at this stage of your life?
Not at all important
Somewhat important
Very important
How do you think that will change as you go through life?
It will become less important
It will become more important
It will stay the same level of importance
How important is connecting to Jewish peers who live or work nearby to you?
Not at all important
Somewhat important
Very important
Do you currently work for a Jewish organization/do you consider yourself a Jewish professional?
Yes
No
Please share your feelings about other local Jewish organizations. Do you think they collaborate well? What are opportunities for improvement? (
Like the rest of your responses, this will be completely confidential and not attributed to you.)
Would you be willing to attend an event at a NoVA area synagogue with your peers?
Definitely yes
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
Have you ever been to a synagogue event or service in NoVA?
Yes
No
Please share your experience, if you choose.
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How do you feel your Jewish community feels about intermarriage?
Please select...
Strongly Approve
Approve
Neutral
Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
How do you feel your community (not necessarily Jewish) welcomes individuals who are LGBTQ?
Please select...
Very Welcoming
Welcoming
Indifferent
Not Welcoming
Very Not Welcoming
How do you feel your Jewish community welcomes individuals who are LGBTQ?
Please select...
Very Welcoming
Welcoming
Indifferent
Not Welcoming
Very Not Welcoming
How do you feel your community (not necessarily Jewish) welcomes people of color?
Please select...
Very Welcoming
Welcoming
Indifferent
Not Welcoming
Very Not Welcoming
How do you feel your Jewish community welcomes people of color?
Please select...
Very Welcoming
Welcoming
Indifferent
Not Welcoming
Very Not Welcoming
If you have a partner, do they feel welcome at Jewish events?
Yes
No
Please share your experience, if you choose.
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How important is it for you to give to charity?
Not important
Important
Very important
How important is it for you to give to Jewish charities?
Not important
Important
Very important
How important is it for you to volunteer?
Not important
Important
Very important
How important is it for you to volunteer with other Jews?
Not important
Important
Very important
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What do you feel is currently missing from your Jewish life?
Having Jewish friends/community
Having Jewish knowledge
Having a spiritual connection
Feeling connected to a Jewish organization
Feeling connected to a synagogue/temple
Having a Jewish partner
Nothing
Other
Can you please elaborate on your answer?
Do you want to change something about your Jewish identity/practice? If so, what?
What is currently your biggest challenge when it comes to expressing or practicing your Jewish identity?
If Jewish opportunities were offered closer to where you live or work, would you be more involved in local Jewish life?
Yes
Maybe
No
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What Jewish events have you attended in the past that you found particularly enjoyable or meaningful? Why?
What kinds of Jewish events do you wish were offered more often in NoVA?
Not Interested
Interested
Very Interested
Social Gatherings
Educational Events
Professional Development/Networking
Shabbat Dinners
Prayer Services/Religious Events
Jewish Holiday Events
Age-Specific Events
Gender-Specific Events
Do you prefer to attend Jewish communal gatherings in DC or NoVA?
NoVA
DC
Either, it depends on the event
Please explain:
How important is it for you to attend Jewish events with people your age?
Please select...
Very Important
Important
Not Important
How many people do you prefer to be at the Jewish events you attend?
Small/intimate group (under 20)
Mid-size group (20-50)
A lot (50+)
I do not care about the size
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Almost There!
In what year were you born?
e.g. 1995
Do you have children?
Yes
No
How old are your children?
Please select...
0-2 years
2-5 years
5-7 years
10-13 years
13+ years
What is your profession/in what field do you work?
If any, what undergraduate school did you attend?
In what year did you/will you graduate?
e.g. 2015
If any, what graduate school did you attend?
In what year did you/will you graduate?
e.g. 2021
Are you...?
Please select...
Single
In a relationship
Married
Divorced
Other
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What is your gender identity?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Other
Do you identify as LGBTQ?
Yes
No
Would rather not say
Do you identify as a person of color?
Yes
No
Would rather not say
If you care to, please elaborate:
Do you have a disability, and/or require some kind of accommodation at Jewish events?
Yes
No
Would rather not say
If you care to, please share your situation with us:
How would you identify yourself on the American political spectrum?
Please select...
Democrat
Republican
Independent
Apolitical
Other
Please elaborate.
That's it!
Would you be willing to be contacted for a follow-up conversation?
Yes
No
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