The Rabbi Effect

The Perception and Impact of Rabbis Among American Jews 18-44

Commissioned by Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation

This research, the first of its kind in a generation, explores the impact of rabbis on Jewish young adults (ages 18-44) in the United States. This study examines their experiences with rabbis and how those experiences have influenced their connections to Judaism and Jewish communities, shaped their perceptions of rabbis, and their ideas of what a rabbi should be.

Want to learn more? Check out our recorded public webinar from March 2023 diving into the data here.