Maurice and Marilyn Cohen
Center for Modern Jewish Studies
Encountering the Other, Finding Oneself:
The Taglit–Birthright Israel Mifgash
Survey Frequencies
Theodore Sasson
David Mittelberg
Oranim Academic College of Education
Shahar Hecht
Leonard Saxe
December 2008
EncounteringtheOther
Bus Selected for Extensive Study
Valid
0 No
1 Yes
Total
Frequency
397
44
441
Percent
90.0
10.0
100.0
Valid
Percent
90.0
10.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
90.0
100.0
Frequency
58
41
139
41
37
51
40
34
441
Percent
13.2
9.3
31.5
9.3
8.4
11.6
9.1
7.7
100.0
Valid
Percent
13.2
9.3
31.5
9.3
8.4
11.6
9.1
7.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
13.2
22.4
54.0
63.3
71.7
83.2
92.3
100.0
Frequency
313
50
33
6
25
9
Percent
71.0
11.3
7.5
1.4
5.7
2.0
Valid
Percent
71.0
11.3
7.5
1.4
5.7
2.0
Cumulative
Percent
71.0
82.3
89.8
91.2
96.8
98.9
5
1.1
1.1
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
Trip Organizer
Valid
1 CIE
2 IEEI
3 Oranim
4 Hillel - IGT
5 Hillel - Daat
6 Tlalim
7 Mayanot
8 Shorashim
Total
Corrected Number of Mifgash Days
Valid
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
Total
2
EncounteringtheOther
3
ques24a Did the following influence your decision to apply? I wanted a vacation from
the Army
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Frequency
101
104
142
79
426
Percent
22.9
23.6
32.2
17.9
96.6
15
3.4
441
100.0
Valid
Percent
23.7
24.4
33.3
18.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
23.7
48.1
81.5
100.0
ques24b Did the following influence your decision to apply? I wanted to improve
my English
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Frequency
181
86
79
80
426
Percent
41.0
19.5
17.9
18.1
96.6
15
3.4
441
100.0
Valid
Percent
42.5
20.2
18.5
18.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
42.5
62.7
81.2
100.0
ques24c Did the following influence your decision to apply? I wanted to strengthen the
American or Canadian's identification with the State of Israel
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
Frequency
4
35
125
264
428
Percent
.9
7.9
28.3
59.9
97.1
13
2.9
441
100.0
Valid
Percent
.9
8.2
29.2
61.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.9
9.1
38.3
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques24d Did the following influence your decision to apply? I wanted to get to know
young Americans
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
System
Total
Total
Frequency
13
41
138
235
427
Percent
2.9
9.3
31.3
53.3
96.8
13
2.9
1
14
441
.2
3.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
3.0
9.6
32.3
55.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.0
12.6
45.0
100.0
ques24e Did the following influence your decision to apply? I wanted to make Americans
better understand the IDF's role
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
Frequency
7
26
114
281
428
Percent
1.6
5.9
25.9
63.7
97.1
13
2.9
441
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.6
6.1
26.6
65.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.6
7.7
34.3
100.0
4
EncounteringtheOther
5
ques24f Did the following influence your decision to apply? I wanted to strengthen the
American's connection to their Jewish identity
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
System
Total
Total
Frequency
8
44
134
241
427
Percent
1.8
10.0
30.4
54.6
96.8
13
2.9
1
14
441
.2
3.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.9
10.3
31.4
56.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.9
12.2
43.6
100.0
ques24g Did the following influence your decision to apply? It is important to me as a
person to get to know other Jews
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
System
Total
Frequency
22
78
134
191
425
Percent
5.0
17.7
30.4
43.3
96.4
12
2.7
4
16
441
.9
3.6
100.0
Valid
Percent
5.2
18.4
31.5
44.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.2
23.5
55.1
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques25a To what extent did the preparatory session help you: Understand what to expect of
the program
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
-98 Did not
participate in
preparatory
session
-97 Did not
participate in
full mifgash
Total
Total
Frequency
35
123
160
88
406
3
Percent
7.9
27.9
36.3
20.0
92.1
.7
25
5.7
7
1.6
35
441
7.9
100.0
Valid
Percent
8.6
30.3
39.4
21.7
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
8.6
38.9
78.3
100.0
ques25b To what extent did the preparatory session help you: Understand the Americans or
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-100 No
opinion
-99 Refuse
-98 Did not
participate in
preparatory
session
-97 Did not
participate in
full mifgash
Total
Frequency
78
161
116
49
404
Percent
17.7
36.5
26.3
11.1
91.6
1
.2
4
.9
25
5.7
7
1.6
37
441
8.4
100.0
Valid
Percent
19.3
39.9
28.7
12.1
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
19.3
59.2
87.9
100.0
6
EncounteringtheOther
7
ques25c To what extent did the preparatory session help you: Understand your role in "Taglit"
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
-98 Did not
participate in
preparatory
session
-97 Did not
participate in
full mifgash
Total
Total
Frequency
11
53
166
178
408
2
Percent
2.5
12.0
37.6
40.4
92.5
.5
25
5.7
6
1.4
33
441
7.5
100.0
Valid
Percent
2.7
13.0
40.7
43.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.7
15.7
56.4
100.0
ques25d To what extent did the preparatory session help you: Understand the way Israel is
presented in the foreign media
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-100 No
opinion
-99 Refuse
-98 Did not
participate in
preparatory
session
-97 Did not
participate in
full mifgash
Total
Frequency
50
85
132
133
400
Percent
11.3
19.3
29.9
30.2
90.7
5
1.1
3
.7
25
5.7
8
1.8
41
441
9.3
100.0
Valid
Percent
12.5
21.3
33.0
33.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
12.5
33.8
66.8
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques25e To what extent did the preparatory session help you: Understand the program's
goals
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-100 No
opinion
-99 Refuse
-98 Did not
participate in
perperatory
session
-97 Did not
participate in
full mifgash
Total
Total
Frequency
7
36
109
253
405
Percent
1.6
8.2
24.7
57.4
91.8
1
.2
2
.5
25
5.7
8
1.8
36
441
8.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.7
8.9
26.9
62.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.7
10.6
37.5
100.0
ques25f To what extent did the preparatory session help you: Understand the best ways to represent the State of Israel
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
-98 Did not
participate in
preparatory
session
-97 Did not
participate in
full mifgash
Total
Frequency
31
109
167
100
407
2
Percent
7.0
24.7
37.9
22.7
92.3
.5
25
5.7
7
1.6
34
441
7.7
100.0
Valid
Percent
7.6
26.8
41.0
24.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
7.6
34.4
75.4
100.0
8
EncounteringtheOther
9
ques26a Taglit wanted you to: Represent the IDF
Valid
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
5 NA
99 Refused to
answer
Total
Frequency
5
52
125
252
6
Percent
1.1
11.8
28.3
57.1
1.4
Valid
Percent
1.1
11.8
28.3
57.1
1.4
1
.2
.2
441
100.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.1
12.9
41.3
98.4
99.8
100.0
ques26b Taglit wanted you to: Represent the State of Israel
Valid
Missing
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Frequency
12
73
354
439
Percent
2.7
16.6
80.3
99.5
2
.5
441
100.0
Valid
Percent
2.7
16.6
80.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
2.7
19.4
100.0
ques26c Taglit wanted you to: Represent your personal views or opinions
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
System
Frequency
53
158
141
88
440
1
441
Percent
12.0
35.8
32.0
20.0
99.8
.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
12.0
35.9
32.0
20.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
12.0
48.0
80.0
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques27a Did you learn about the following topics: History of the State of Israel
Valid
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
Frequency
71
163
152
55
441
Percent
16.1
37.0
34.5
12.5
100.0
Valid
Percent
16.1
37.0
34.5
12.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
16.1
53.1
87.5
100.0
ques27b Did you learn about the following topics: The American or Canadian lifestyle
Valid
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
Frequency
15
85
156
185
441
Percent
3.4
19.3
35.4
42.0
100.0
Valid
Percent
3.4
19.3
35.4
42.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.4
22.7
58.0
100.0
ques27c Did you learn about the following topics: History of Zionism
Valid
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
Frequency
74
158
152
57
441
Percent
16.8
35.8
34.5
12.9
100.0
Valid
Percent
16.8
35.8
34.5
12.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
16.8
52.6
87.1
100.0
10
EncounteringtheOther
11
ques27d Did you learn about the following topics: Jewish life in the US or Canada
Valid
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
Frequency
19
70
173
179
441
Percent
4.3
15.9
39.2
40.6
100.0
Valid
Percent
4.3
15.9
39.2
40.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
4.3
20.2
59.4
100.0
ques27e Did you learn about the following topics: Jewish denominations
Valid
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
Frequency
112
165
126
38
441
Percent
25.4
37.4
28.6
8.6
100.0
Valid
Percent
25.4
37.4
28.6
8.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
25.4
62.8
91.4
100.0
ques27g Did you learn about the following topics: Dilemmas of Jewish life in the
Diaspora
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
System
Frequency
17
82
182
158
439
2
441
Percent
3.9
18.6
41.3
35.8
99.5
.5
100.0
Valid
Percent
3.9
18.7
41.5
36.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
3.9
22.6
64.0
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques28a The Mifgash with (the young) Americans Canadians: Made me see what we
have in common
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
8
1.8
1.8
1.8
70
167
15.9
37.9
15.9
37.9
17.7
55.6
196
44.4
44.4
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
ques28b The Mifgash with (the young) Americans Canadians: Made me feel connected
to my Jewish American or Canadian peers
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
23
5.2
5.2
5.2
72
163
16.3
37.0
16.3
37.0
21.5
58.5
183
41.5
41.5
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
ques28c The Mifgash with (the young) Americans Canadians: Made me see the
difference between us
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
6
1.4
1.4
1.4
30
115
6.8
26.1
6.8
26.1
8.2
34.2
290
65.8
65.8
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
12
EncounteringtheOther
13
ques28d The Mifgash with (the young) Americans Canadians: Made me think about my
Jewish identity
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
40
9.1
9.1
9.1
63
131
14.3
29.7
14.3
29.7
23.4
53.1
207
46.9
46.9
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
ques29a To what extent did the trip make you feel: Proud of your military service
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Total
Frequency
5
15
72
343
435
1
Percent
1.1
3.4
16.3
77.8
98.6
.2
5
1.1
6
441
1.4
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.1
3.4
16.6
78.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.1
4.6
21.1
100.0
ques29b To what extent did the trip make you feel: Proud of the State of Israel
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
-95 Not
Applicable
System
Total
Frequency
2
20
77
337
436
1
Valid
Percent
Percent
.5
4.5
17.5
76.4
98.9
.2
3
.7
1
5
441
.2
1.1
100.0
.5
4.6
17.7
77.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.5
5.0
22.7
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques29c To what extent did the trip make you feel: Jealous of the American or Canadian
lifestyle
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-95 Not
Applicable
System
Total
Total
Frequency
182
149
71
36
438
Percent
41.3
33.8
16.1
8.2
99.3
2
.5
1
3
441
.2
.7
100.0
Valid
Percent
41.6
34.0
16.2
8.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
41.6
75.6
91.8
100.0
ques29d To what extent did the trip make you feel: Part of the Jewish people around the
world
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-100 No
opinion
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Frequency
25
67
169
176
437
P ercent
5.7
15.2
38.3
39.9
99.1
1
.2
3
.7
4
441
.9
100.0
Valid
Percent
5.7
15.3
38.7
40.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.7
21.1
59.7
100.0
14
EncounteringtheOther
15
ques29e To what extent did the trip make you feel: Proud to be a Jew
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-100 No
opinion
-99 Refuse
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Total
Frequency
3
30
83
318
434
Valid
Percent
Percent
.7
6.8
18.8
72.1
98.4
1
.2
2
.5
4
.9
7
441
1.6
100.0
.7
6.9
19.1
73.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.7
7.6
26.7
100.0
ques29f To what extent did the trip make you feel: Proud to be an Israeli
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-100 No
opinion
-99 Refuse
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Frequency
2
15
73
346
436
Valid
Percent
Percent
.5
3.4
16.6
78.5
98.9
1
.2
1
.2
3
.7
5
441
1.1
100.0
.5
3.4
16.7
79.4
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.5
3.9
20.6
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques29g To what extent did the trip make you feel: A desire to learn more about Judaism
Valid
Missing
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
-95 Not
Applicable
System
Total
Total
Frequency
64
142
148
83
437
1
Percent
14.5
32.2
33.6
18.8
99.1
.2
2
.5
1
4
441
.2
.9
100.0
Valid
Percent
14.6
32.5
33.9
19.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
14.6
47.1
81.0
100.0
ques30a To what extent did you feel free to express your own views about:
Your military service
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
System
Total
Frequency
7
29
81
322
439
1
1
2
441
Percent
1.6
6.6
18.4
73.0
99.5
.2
.2
.5
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.6
6.6
18.5
73.3
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.6
8.2
26.7
100.0
16
EncounteringtheOther
17
ques30b To what extent did you feel free to express your own views about:
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Valid
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
Frequency
24
58
117
242
441
Percent
5.4
13.2
26.5
54.9
100.0
Valid
Percent
5.4
13.2
26.5
54.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
5.4
18.6
45.1
100.0
ques30c To what extent did you feel free to express your own views about:
Judaism in Israel
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Not at all
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
-99 Refuse
Frequency
7
45
95
293
440
1
441
Percent
1.6
10.2
21.5
66.4
99.8
.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.6
10.2
21.6
66.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.6
11.8
33.4
100.0
ques30d To what extent did you feel free to express your own views about:
The Israeli lifestyle
Valid
Missing
Total
2 A little
3 Somewhat
4 Very much
Total
System
Frequency
6
44
390
440
1
441
Percent
1.4
10.0
88.4
99.8
.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.4
10.0
88.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.4
11.4
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques31recoded How many Americans or Canadians did you get to know during the trip?
(Recoded)
Valid
Missing
<3
3-5
6-9
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-48
Total
-101 Data Not
Interpretable
System
Total
Total
Frequency
5
114
89
110
45
50
15
5
433
Percent
1.1
25.9
20.2
24.9
10.2
11.3
3.4
1.1
98.2
4
.9
4
8
441
.9
1.8
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.2
26.3
20.6
25.4
10.4
11.5
3.5
1.2
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.2
27.5
48.0
73.4
83.8
95.4
98.8
100.0
ques32a Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: American Canadian
Jews live a very financially comfortable life
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
5
1.1
1.1
1.1
33
129
7.5
29.3
7.6
29.7
8.7
38.4
268
60.8
61.6
100.0
435
98.6
100.0
5
1.1
1
6
441
.2
1.4
100.0
18
EncounteringtheOther
19
ques32b Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: Jews in the US Canada
have considerable political power
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
28
6.3
7.2
7.2
116
145
26.3
32.9
29.7
37.1
36.8
73.9
102
23.1
26.1
100.0
391
88.7
100.0
48
10.9
2
50
441
.5
11.3
100.0
ques32c Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: American Canadian
Jews view Israel in very idealistic terms
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
15
3.4
3.4
3.4
96
190
21.8
43.1
22.0
43.6
25.5
69.0
135
30.6
31.0
100.0
436
98.9
100.0
4
.9
1
5
441
.2
1.1
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques32d Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: American Canadian
Jews have superficial knowledge about Israel
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
12
2.7
2.7
2.7
92
165
20.9
37.4
21.0
37.6
23.7
61.3
170
38.5
38.7
100.0
439
99.5
100.0
1
.2
1
2
441
.2
.5
100.0
ques32e Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: American Canadian
Jews are naive about anti-Semitism
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
103
23.4
24.3
24.3
158
106
35.8
24.0
37.4
25.1
61.7
86.8
56
12.7
13.2
100.0
423
95.9
100.0
15
3.4
3
18
441
.7
4.1
100.0
20
EncounteringtheOther
21
ques32f Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: American Canadian Jews
are very individualistic
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
35
7.9
8.1
8.1
138
178
31.3
40.4
31.9
41.1
40.0
81.1
82
18.6
18.9
100.0
433
98.2
100.0
7
1.6
1
8
441
.2
1.8
100.0
ques32g Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: American Canadian
Jews have many Jewish choices
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
19
4.3
4.4
4.4
115
176
26.1
39.9
26.9
41.2
31.4
72.6
117
26.5
27.4
100.0
427
96.8
100.0
12
2.7
2
14
441
.5
3.2
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques32h Your impressions of the Americans Canadians you met: There is something to
be learned about Judaism from America Canadian Jews
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-100 No
opinion
-99 Refuse
System
Total
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
101
22.9
23.3
23.3
156
128
35.4
29.0
35.9
29.5
59.2
88.7
49
11.1
11.3
100.0
434
98.4
100.0
4
.9
1
2
7
441
.2
.5
1.6
100.0
ques33a Sentences describing Taglit: Taglit is a "school trip"
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-99 Refuse
System
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
125
28.3
28.5
28.5
129
122
29.3
27.7
29.4
27.8
57.9
85.6
63
14.3
14.4
100.0
439
1
1
2
441
99.5
.2
.2
.5
100.0
100.0
22
EncounteringtheOther
23
ques33b Sentences describing Taglit: Taglit is a mission
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
4
.9
.9
.9
10
88
2.3
20.0
2.3
20.0
3.2
23.1
339
76.9
76.9
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
ques33c Sentences describing Taglit: Taglit is a party
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
-99 Refuse
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
97
22.0
22.0
22.0
146
142
33.1
32.2
33.2
32.3
55.2
87.5
55
12.5
12.5
100.0
440
1
441
99.8
.2
100.0
100.0
ques33d Sentences describing Taglit: Taglit is a learning experience
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
6
1.4
1.4
1.4
39
116
8.8
26.3
8.8
26.3
10.2
36.5
280
63.5
63.5
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques33e Sentences describing Taglit: Taglit is a group Jewish experience
Frequency
Valid
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
7
1.6
1.6
1.6
42
130
9.5
29.5
9.5
29.5
11.1
40.6
262
59.4
59.4
100.0
441
100.0
100.0
ques33f Sentences describing Taglit: Taglit is a unique Jewish experience for the Israelis
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Strongly
Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly
Agree
Total
System
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
17
3.9
3.9
3.9
52
108
11.8
24.5
11.9
24.7
15.8
40.5
260
59.0
59.5
100.0
437
4
441
99.1
.9
100.0
100.0
ques34 In general, on a scale of 1-10 how would you describe “Taglit”?
Valid
Missing
Total
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total
System
Frequency
1
2
5
29
63
102
233
435
6
441
Percent
.2
.5
1.1
6.6
14.3
23.1
52.8
98.6
1.4
100.0
Valid
Percent
.2
.5
1.1
6.7
14.5
23.4
53.6
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
.2
.7
1.8
8.5
23.0
46.4
100.0
24
EncounteringtheOther
25
ques35 When do you think the soldiers or Israelis should join the program?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 At the
beginning and
leave mid
program
2 In the middle
of the trip and
leave when trip
ends
3 They should
join for the
entire trip
Total
-99 Refuse
System
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
12
2.7
2.7
2.7
133
30.2
30.4
33.1
293
66.4
66.9
100.0
438
2
1
3
99.3
.5
.2
.7
100.0
ques36recoded With how many Americans or Canadians did you keep in touch since
participating in the program? (Recoded)
Valid
Missing
Total
0
1-3
4-6
7-9
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-47
Total
-101 Data Not
Interpretable
Frequency
48
130
116
24
57
23
20
22
440
Percent
10.9
29.5
26.3
5.4
12.9
5.2
4.5
5.0
99.8
1
.2
441
100.0
Valid
Percent
10.9
29.5
26.4
5.5
13.0
5.2
4.5
5.0
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
10.9
40.5
66.8
72.3
85.2
90.5
95.0
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques37recoded Thinking about the future, with how many Americans or Canadians do you
think you will keep in touch? (Recoded)
Valid
Missing
0
1
2
3
4 or 5
6-9
10-19
20-30+
Total
-101 Data Not
Interpretable
System
Total
Total
Frequency
91
57
94
62
79
20
27
4
434
Percent
20.6
12.9
21.3
14.1
17.9
4.5
6.1
.9
98.4
5
1.1
2
7
441
.5
1.6
100.0
Valid
Percent
21.0
13.1
21.7
14.3
18.2
4.6
6.2
.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
21.0
34.1
55.8
70.0
88.2
92.9
99.1
100.0
ques38a How likely is it that you will: Visit the Americans or Canadians you met on
Taglit in a future trip to the US or Canada
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Definitely
not
2 Perhaps
3 Pretty likely
4 Definitely
Total
-100 No
opinion
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
30
6.8
6.8
6.8
84
98
228
440
19.0
22.2
51.7
99.8
19.1
22.3
51.8
100.0
25.9
48.2
100.0
1
.2
441
100.0
26
EncounteringtheOther
27
ques38b How likely is it that you will: Host the Americans or Canadians you met on
Frequency
Valid
1 Definitely
not
2 Perhaps
3 Pretty likely
4 Definitely
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
11
2.5
2.5
2.5
48
73
309
441
10.9
16.6
70.1
100.0
10.9
16.6
70.1
100.0
13.4
29.9
100.0
ques38c How likely is it that you will: Learn more about Judaism
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 Definitely
not
2 Perhaps
3 Pretty likely
4 Definitely
Total
-100 No
opinion
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
134
30.4
30.5
30.5
157
87
61
439
35.6
19.7
13.8
99.5
35.8
19.8
13.9
100.0
66.3
86.1
100.0
2
.5
441
100.0
ques38d How likely is it that you will: Look for opportunities to connect with Diaspora
Jews
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Definitely
not
2 Perhaps
3 Pretty likely
4 Definitely
Total
-100 No
opinion
-99 Refuse
System
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
52
11.8
11.9
11.9
117
125
143
437
26.5
28.3
32.4
99.1
26.8
28.6
32.7
100.0
38.7
67.3
100.0
1
.2
2
1
4
441
.5
.2
.9
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques38e How likely is it that you will: Explore your Jewish identity
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 Definitely
not
2 Perhaps
3 Pretty likely
4 Definitely
Total
-100 No
opinion
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
143
32.4
32.6
32.6
138
83
74
438
31.3
18.8
16.8
99.3
31.5
18.9
16.9
100.0
64.2
83.1
100.0
3
.7
441
100.0
ques38f How likely is it that you will: Be a Shaliach in Jewish communities abroad
Frequency
Valid
Missing
1 Definitely
not
2 Perhaps
3 Pretty likely
4 Definitely
Total
-100 No
opinion
System
Total
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
36
8.2
8.2
8.2
102
124
176
438
23.1
28.1
39.9
99.3
23.3
28.3
40.2
100.0
31.5
59.8
100.0
1
.2
2
3
441
.5
.7
100.0
Frequency
250
187
437
4
441
Percent
56.7
42.4
99.1
.9
100.0
Valid
Percent
57.2
42.8
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
57.2
100.0
ques41 Are you:
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Male
2 Female
Total
System
28
EncounteringtheOther
29
ques42 In what year were you born?
Valid
Missing
Total
1 1980
2 1981
3 1982
4 1983
5 1984
6 1985
7 1986
8 1987
9 1988
Total
System
Frequency
5
4
6
19
23
66
152
148
17
440
1
441
Percent
1.1
.9
1.4
4.3
5.2
15.0
34.5
33.6
3.9
99.8
.2
100.0
Valid
Percent
1.1
.9
1.4
4.3
5.2
15.0
34.5
33.6
3.9
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
1.1
2.0
3.4
7.7
13.0
28.0
62.5
96.1
100.0
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
ques44 How would you describe yourself in religious terms?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
2 Orthodox
(Dati)
3 Traditional
(Masorti)
4 Secular (Not
religious but
not antireligious)
5 Anti religious
6 Other
Total
-99 Refused to
answer
System
Total
Percent
14
3.2
3.2
3.2
113
25.6
25.9
29.1
295
66.9
67.7
96.8
7
7
436
1.6
1.6
98.9
1.6
1.6
100.0
98.4
100.0
3
.7
2
5
441
.5
1.1
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
30
ques45 Do you consider yourself to be part of a Jewish denomination? Which?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
2 Zionist
Haredi
3 National
Religious (Dati
Leumi)
4 Conservative
6 Not part of
any
denomination
Total
-99 Refuse
-95 Not
Applicable
Total
Total
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
1
.2
.2
.2
30
6.8
7.2
7.5
12
2.7
2.9
10.4
371
84.1
89.6
100.0
414
3
93.9
.7
100.0
24
5.4
27
441
6.1
100.0
ques46 Which ethnic group do you consider yourself to be part of?
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Ashkenazi
2 Mizrachi
3 Both
Ashkenazi and
Mizrachi (one
parent of each
4 Other ethnic
group
Total
-99 Refuse
System
Total
Frequency
224
97
Percent
50.8
22.0
Valid
Percent
51.9
22.5
Cumulative
Percent
51.9
74.3
102
23.1
23.6
97.9
9
2.0
2.1
100.0
432
8
1
9
441
98.0
1.8
.2
2.0
100.0
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
31
ques47 Do you follow Jewish religious tradition?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Yes, I follow
all the Jewish
rules
2 I follow most
Jewish
rules/traditions
3 I follow a
little of Jewish
rules/tradition
4 Don't follow
any Jewish
rules/traditions
Total
-99 Refuse
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
5
1.1
1.1
1.1
59
13.4
13.4
14.6
263
59.6
59.9
74.5
112
25.4
25.5
100.0
439
2
441
99.5
.5
100.0
100.0
ques48 Does your parents' household follow Jewish religious tradition?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Yes, they
follow all the
Jewish rules
2 They follow
most Jewish
rules/tradition
3 They follow a
little of Jewish
rules/tradition
4 Don't follow
any Jewish
rules/traditions
Total
-99 Refuse
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
10
2.3
2.3
2.3
99
22.4
22.6
24.8
225
51.0
51.3
76.1
105
23.8
23.9
100.0
439
2
441
99.5
.5
100.0
100.0
EncounteringtheOther
ques49 Are you a soldier?
Valid
Missing
1 Yes
2 No
Total
System
Total
Frequency
310
130
440
Percent
70.3
29.5
99.8
1
.2
441
100.0
Valid
Percent
70.5
29.5
100.0
Cumulative
Percent
70.5
100.0
ques51 As part of your military service did you serve in a combat or assisting-combat
position?
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Combat
position
2 Assistingcombat
position
3 Did not serve
in the IDF
4 Other
Total
System
Valid
Percent
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
118
26.8
26.9
26.9
312
70.7
71.2
98.2
1
.2
.2
98.4
7
438
3
441
1.6
99.3
.7
100.0
1.6
100.0
100.0
ques53 Are you…
Frequency
Valid
Missing
Total
1 Compulsory
service (sadir)
2 Professional
service (keva)
3 Finished
service
Total
System
Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
197
44.7
47.7
47.7
114
25.9
27.6
75.3
102
23.1
24.7
100.0
413
28
441
93.7
6.3
100.0
100.0
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