STUDY OF JEWISH ATX

ABOUT THE
STUDY OF JEWISH ATX

The Austin Jewish community is embarking on its first-ever Greater Austin Jewish Comprehensive Population Study, the Study of Jewish ATX.

This initiative aims to provide detailed insights into the community’s demographics and needs, paving the way for informed planning and growth. With this study, the community can better understand who is showing up, how they connect to this community as well as discovering what populations are not feeling connected, and what needs they may have. This data can then help community institutions best prioritize how to meet the needs of those already connected and work to provide for needs not yet met.

This initiative will be a valuable resource for Jewish institutions in Austin, offering data to help shape their strategic roadmaps. The findings are expected to be available during the late summer/early fall of 2026, and will empower organizations, synagogues, and schools to ask questions and develop plans to effectively address the community’s evolving needs. By using data-driven insights, plans can be made to ensure the Austin Jewish community remains connected, engaged, and thriving for years to come. Service delivery organizations will be better equipped to make informed decisions about investing in programs, services, and initiatives to meet short- and long-term needs.

JEWISH AUSTIN, EXPLORED LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Join us on Sunday, August 30 at 6PM for the Community Presentation of the Study of Jewish ATX Results from the CMJS Researchers!

RESEARCHERS CONDUCTING STUDY

The study is being conducted by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies (CMJS) at Brandeis University. CMJS will collaborate with NORC at the University of Chicago and the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, which are leading social science research institutions. This team has experience conducting over 30 Jewish community studies throughout the country.

Between August and November, you may receive a  letter in the mail from Brandeis, or a phone call or email from UNH, inviting you to take the survey. Please participate to ensure your voice is heard, and help to shape community understanding and decisions!

At this time, only households that receive an invitation are eligible to complete the survey.

TIMELINE

Data collection will take place from August through early November of 2025. Be on the lookout for a letter from Brandeis, or phone call or email from UNH.

The study findings are expected to be available in late summer, or early fall 2026.

QUESTIONS

Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University:
Matt Brookner
Associate Research Scientist
(781) 736-3855
[email protected]

Shalom Austin:
Amanda Septimus
Study of Jewish ATX, Project Manager
[email protected]