Thursday, September 25, 2008

researching the jewish voters.

1. Some shared values other than being prominently democrat, their religion, whether they be orthodox or reformed there are some aspects that remain the same. Being Jewish goes beyond being a religion and more into a culture. Food, interactions, the high holidays, all things that pull all the parts of the Jewish community together.
2. It seems from what I've found in many articles a large issue for many of the Jewish voters is what is going on in Israel, they feel that the U.S. should intervene in the conflict in Israel.

3. Hebrew writing, Hebrew symbols (i.e. star of David or Chai). 

4. from what i figure there are 2 routes to reach all Jews. One is tradition which can be found with such major Jewish food companies as Manischewitz 







specializing in traditional items like matzo, and sacramental wine. 









The other route which tends to
 appeal a lot more to me is humor. There are companies like Schmaltz brewing company who's signature item is "He-brew : The Chosen Beer" and there is the more widely known





 "Hebrew National : We answer to a higher authority."









5. Well, honestly, I could not find anything saying that they don't vote. But I think that this could be geared towards Jewish Youth which in most cases is far far more reformed than their parents. I think raising voting awareness for those who just reached the voting age could be a worth while demographic.

Some resources
The Jewish Virtual Library - Shows the percentage of Jewish votes in every election since 1916

American Jewry Today - National Jewish Population Survey

YNet: Jewish world - Article regarding Jewish concerns in the election

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