Research tells us where our community is, where it is going, what it needs, and whether our work is making a difference.
This research belongs to the whole community. Our findings are open to community leaders and decision-makers, and we welcome partners who want to work with us on new studies.
Ask about our studies. We will help you find the one that fits, how to take part or ask a question, and who to talk to.
Answers come from our studies and the reports linked on this page, with the source for each figure. Please leave out personal details; we do not keep what you type. For anything else, reach our research team.
Research on Jewish San Diego, conducted or commissioned by Federation.
2022Federation study
Brandeis University (CMJS) with NORC
2,104
respondents, weighted to the full community
The most complete portrait of Jewish San Diego: how many of us there are, where we live, and how we take part in Jewish life.
Explore the study
2025Federation study
Jewish Federation of San Diego
39
synagogues, schools, and agencies responded
A post-October 7 snapshot from local Jewish organizations on engagement, connection, safety, and the needs they are seeing.
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2026Federation studyNewest
With Jewish Federations of North America
1,106
Jewish adults surveyed, spring 2026
How Jewish San Diegans are doing across eight measures of a flourishing community, with new local questions on belonging.
See the findingsStudies from national partners that put San Diego in context.
Partner study
Jewish Federations of North America
Tracks the growing number of Jews stepping into Jewish life since October 7, and how communities can welcome them.
2026Partner study
Jewish Federations of North America
30
communities, including San Diego
The same eight measures across 30 communities. Belonging and knowing where to turn move engagement everywhere.
See national trendsResearch and articles organized by the priorities that guide Federation’s work.
Federation’s research is a community resource. We share findings with leaders and decision-makers, and we collaborate with partners on new research.
Request data: findings for your board, planning, or grant. Collaborate: co-design a new community study.
Dr. Henri Migala
Director, Research, Evaluation & Innovation
