• Acknowledgments
    by Reem Nadeem on June 2, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/religion and pewresearch.org/internet. Research Team         Gregory A. Smith, Associate Director, Religion Research   Michelle Faverio, Research Analyst Justin Nortey, Research Analyst      Alan Cooperman, Director, Religion Research        Lee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology Research   Monica Anderson, Associate Director, Internet and

  • Methodology
    by Reem Nadeem on June 2, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in

  • 2. Use of apps and websites in religious life
    by Reem Nadeem on June 2, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    Technological innovations brought on by the internet have touched virtually all aspects of human life, including religion. In addition to letting people stream religious services, apps and websites can help people pray, read scripture, learn about religion, and participate in online prayer groups, among other things. Still, the usage of some comparable “analog” technologies is

  • 1. Americans’ experiences with virtual religious services
    by Reem Nadeem on June 2, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    Roughly a quarter of U.S. adults (27%) regularly watch religious services online or on TV, while a third regularly attend services in person, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in November 2022. The survey took place as the coronavirus pandemic was winding down but before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared

  • Online Religious Services Appeal to Many Americans, but Going in Person Remains More Popular
    by Reem Nadeem on June 2, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    About a quarter of U.S. adults regularly watch religious services online or on TV, and most of them are highly satisfied with the experience. About two-in-ten Americans (21%) use apps or websites to help with reading scripture.

  • Join Our Crowdfunding Campaign: Peace by Piece
    by Julia Arce on May 31, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    Tanenbaum’s Peace by Piece crowdfunding campaign launches on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Please join us in raising funds to support our Peacemakers for the 2024 Working Retreat.  The post Join Our Crowdfunding Campaign: Peace by Piece appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Save the Date for Tanenbaum’s Gala!
    by Julia Arce on May 18, 2023 at 11:27 pm

    Please plan to join us either in person or virtually for Tanenbaum’s 2023 Gala: Peace Made Possible on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at The Edison Ballroom in New York City!   The post Save the Date for Tanenbaum’s Gala! appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Teacher Appreciation with Tim Hall!
    by Julia Arce on May 17, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    Last week was National Teacher Appreciation Week. In celebration of teachers every day, Tanenbaum is spotlighting a member of our National Teacher Advisory Board, Dr. Tim Hall.  The post Teacher Appreciation with Tim Hall! appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Celebrating 20 Years of New Life Ministry in South Sudan!
    by Julia Arce on May 16, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    Yesterday, NLM celebrated its 20-year anniversary of serving the community. This anniversary coincides with the International Day of Living Together in Peace. The post Celebrating 20 Years of New Life Ministry in South Sudan! appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • CEO Newsletter – April 24, 2023 – Do you know a future Rukin Rabbinic Fellow?
    by Jodi Bromberg on May 15, 2023 at 5:47 pm

    I remember the day like it was yesterday, even though several years have passed. My hands were shaking and my heart racing as I typed an email to Rabbi Darby asking if he would officiate at my wedding. There was The post CEO Newsletter – April 24, 2023 – Do you know a future Rukin Rabbinic Fellow? appeared first on 18Doors.

  • CEO Newsletter – April 17, 2023 – Remembering Jane Maine, z”l
    by Jodi Bromberg on May 15, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    I spent this Passover thinking about 18Doors’ beloved colleague, Jane Maine, z”l, who passed away before the holiday. I wanted to share memories of her with you, because she has been such an important part of 18Doors for the last The post CEO Newsletter – April 17, 2023 – Remembering Jane Maine, z”l appeared first on 18Doors.

  • International Nurses Day: Respecting Difference Across the Globe
    by Julia Arce on May 12, 2023 at 3:41 pm

    May 12 is International Nurses Day, a day to honor nurses’ commitment to patient care and well-being.  The post International Nurses Day: Respecting Difference Across the Globe appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Peace by Piece: Support Peacemakers in Action
    by Julia Arce on May 9, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    Tanenbaum is launching Peace by Piece - a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the Working Retreat in June with the goal of supporting the participation of all Peacemakers who can attend. The post Peace by Piece: Support Peacemakers in Action appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Unlock the Power of Difference at The Summit!
    by Julia Arce on May 3, 2023 at 4:46 pm

    Our 7th annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit (the Summit), generously hosted by Citi, is less than a week away, on May 10th. Be sure to join us  in person  or  virtually!    The post Unlock the Power of Difference at The Summit! appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Tanenbaum to Host 7th Annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit!
    by Julia Arce on May 3, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    On May 10th, 2023, Tanenbaum’s 7th annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit, generously hosted by Citi, will be held both in-person in Lower Manhattan AND via live stream. The post Tanenbaum to Host 7th Annual Religious Diversity Leadership Summit! appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Religion and Mental Health
    by Julia Arce on May 1, 2023 at 1:36 pm

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Religion and culture impact how people respond to the world around them. The post Religion and Mental Health appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Let’s Talk Peacebuilding!
    by Julia Arce on April 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm

    Join Tanenbaum CEO, Rev. Mark Fowler for an informal roundtable with Peacemaker Bill Lowrey on Thursday, April 27th at 9:00AM ET. The post Let’s Talk Peacebuilding! appeared first on Tanenbaum.

  • Methodology
    by Reem Nadeem on April 13, 2023 at 1:52 pm

    The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in

  • Acknowledgments
    by Reem Nadeem on April 13, 2023 at 1:51 pm

    This report was written by Jens Manuel Krogstad, senior writer/editor, race and ethnicity research; and Joshua Alvarado, former research assistant, religion research. Besheer Mohamed, senior researcher, religion research, provided research guidance on the survey questionnaire and the report. The survey questionnaire was developed and drafted by Ana Gonzalez-Barrera, former senior researcher; Krogstad; Khadijah Edwards, research

  • Among U.S. Latinos, Catholicism Continues to Decline but Is Still the Largest Faith
    by Reem Nadeem on April 13, 2023 at 1:51 pm

    Catholics remain the largest religious group among Latinos in the United States, even as their share among Latino adults has steadily declined over the past decade. The share of Latinos who are religiously unaffiliated is now on par with U.S. adults overall.

  • Methodology
    by Reem Nadeem on March 28, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in

  • How the Pandemic Has Affected Attendance at U.S. Religious Services
    by Reem Nadeem on March 28, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    During the pandemic, a stable share of U.S. adults have been participating in religious services in some way – either virtually or in person – but in-person attendance is slightly lower than it was before COVID-19. Among Americans surveyed across several years, the vast majority described their attendance habits in roughly the same way in both 2019 and 2022.

  • What You Need for Hanukkah This Year
    by Sophie Mortman on November 21, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    Self-gifting is the same as self-love, right? Whether you need a new menorah, you covet a new craft in your life or you want to decorate your home for Hanukkah, this is your sign. There’s no better time to treat The post What You Need for Hanukkah This Year appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Can I Have Shrimp Cocktails at My Jewish Wedding?
    by Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek on October 20, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    It can be surprisingly hard to figure out what to do about keeping kosher at your wedding. Especially if one of you did not grow up Jewish.  On the one hand, there are few things more identified with Jewish culture The post Can I Have Shrimp Cocktails at My Jewish Wedding? appeared first on 18Doors.

  • I Used To think Jews Should Marry Jews, Now I Officiate Interfaith Weddings
    by Rabbi Michael Satz on September 29, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    My journey to becoming a rabbi who officiates interfaith marriages wasn’t straightforward, and early in my career I said “no” to engaged couples. I felt that I had to uphold a tradition, and relied on “numbers” to show me the The post I Used To think Jews Should Marry Jews, Now I Officiate Interfaith Weddings appeared first on 18Doors.

  • How To Pick Dates For Events That Don’t Conflict with Jewish Holidays
    by 18Doors on September 28, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    Choosing a Date: Where to Start If you’re wondering how to pick a wedding date for your Jewish interfaith ceremony, the first thing you should do is nail down an officiant. We see couples booking venues before officiants all the The post How To Pick Dates For Events That Don’t Conflict with Jewish Holidays appeared first on 18Doors.

  • 14 Rosh Hashanah Gifts to Celebrate the New Year
    by Lindsey Silken on August 18, 2022 at 10:19 am

    I hope you’re as excited for Rosh Hashanah this year as I am. These are some of my favorite items to brighten your home for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah gifts for a host and Judaica to build your The post 14 Rosh Hashanah Gifts to Celebrate the New Year appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Sukkah Recipes: 7 Dishes To Eat (or Drink) During Sukkot
    by Sophie Mortman on July 30, 2022 at 12:01 pm

    Fall flavors, starry skies and the smell of citrus—Sukkot is a sensory experience as much as it is a religious one. This seven-day Jewish holiday requires us to build a temporary structure called a sukkah, and is all about celebrating The post Sukkah Recipes: 7 Dishes To Eat (or Drink) During Sukkot appeared first on 18Doors.

  • 10 Rosh Hashanah Recipes for a Sweet New Year
    by Sophie Mortman on July 29, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    When I think of Rosh Hashanah recipes, I think of the spiced apple cake my mom used to ship to me in Maine when I was in college. I’d walk around the library, sharing it with friends who never had The post 10 Rosh Hashanah Recipes for a Sweet New Year appeared first on 18Doors.

  • The Eco-Friendly, Queer Wedding of My Dreams
    by Ezra Kiers on July 18, 2022 at 10:24 am

    I’ve always known I wanted a Jewish wedding. I choose to live a Jewish life every day, and falling in love with my husband—who isn’t Jewish and has supported all of my religious desires—didn’t change that at all. So when The post The Eco-Friendly, Queer Wedding of My Dreams appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Sign Up for Jewish Holiday Email Series
    by 18Doors on July 1, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    We all want the Jewish holidays to be joyous and meaningful–not stressful. But let’s be honest: Challenges will arise, and simply understanding what we’re celebrating and how to share the holidays with our loved ones can be confusing. When you The post Sign Up for Jewish Holiday Email Series appeared first on 18Doors.

  • What is Sukkot? Learn about this important Jewish holiday.
    by 18Doors on July 1, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    What is Sukkot? Sukkot is all about not taking things for granted, and it’s a time to give thanks—particularly for food and shelter. It begins on the eve of the 15th of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, five days after The post What is Sukkot? Learn about this important Jewish holiday. appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Sign Up for Jewish Leadership & Professionals Enewsletter
    by 18Doors on June 30, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    Get our tailored content for clergy and professionals directly to your inbox every other month. 18Doors Jewish Leadership & Professionals ENewsletter Online Form – professionals newsletter The post Sign Up for Jewish Leadership & Professionals Enewsletter appeared first on 18Doors.

  • When is Tisha B’av 2022? Here’s everything you need to know.
    by 18Doors on June 29, 2022 at 11:52 am

    What is Tisha B’av? The ninth of Av, or Tisha B’av, is a major day of mourning in Judaism that involves fasting. It’s the culmination of a three-week period of mourning, and is often regarded as the saddest day in The post When is Tisha B’av 2022? Here’s everything you need to know. appeared first on 18Doors.

  • When is Tu B’av 2023? Here’s everything you need to know.
    by 18Doors on June 27, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Tu B’av, a lesser known Jewish holiday, is all about love. And here at 18Doors, we love talking about and celebrating all kinds of love! The holiday takes place on the 15th of Av (“Tu” refers to 15) and has The post When is Tu B’av 2023? Here’s everything you need to know. appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Sign Up for Parenting Email Series
    by 18Doors on June 24, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    Parenting young kids is full of pitfalls where we can get stuck on the difficulties of the day-to-day of meeting our children’s needs, not to mention our own. The pandemic has turned everything on its head. Daily life looks different The post Sign Up for Parenting Email Series appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Sign Up for Jewish Wedding Planning Email Series
    by 18Doors on June 24, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    If you and your partner are from two different faith backgrounds and planning a Jewish or Jewish and… wedding ceremony, there’s a lot to consider. From who will officiate to which Jewish rituals you will include to how to handle family dynamics, The post Sign Up for Jewish Wedding Planning Email Series appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Sign Up for Grandparenting Email Newsletter
    by 18Doors on June 8, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    Our monthly email newsletter is filled with support for grandparents of interfaith families. From Jewish recipes you can make with your grandkids to stories from other grandparents about their experiences to kid-friendly holiday activities, you’ll find valuable content in your The post Sign Up for Grandparenting Email Newsletter appeared first on 18Doors.

  • “American Birthright” Misses the Mark 
    by Molly Kazin Marshall on June 3, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Becky Tahel Ben David’s documentary American Birthright, which centers around interfaith marriage, has been making the rounds at Jewish film festivals and generating a lot of buzz.   The documentary opens with Israeli-born, culturally Jewish Becky questioning her younger sister Gal’s The post “American Birthright” Misses the Mark  appeared first on 18Doors.

  • Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Tie the Knot With a Jewish Wedding
    by Lindsey Silken on May 27, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    The newest interfaith newlyweds on the block, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz, were married in a lavish Jewish wedding in Palm Beach, Fla. in April 2022. Brooklyn, a model and budding photographer, is the son of soccer player David Beckham The post Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Tie the Knot With a Jewish Wedding appeared first on 18Doors.

  • 10 Shavuot Recipes for all Your Celebration Needs
    by Sophie Mortman on May 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Shavuot isn’t one of the most well-known Jewish holidays, so you should not feel out of the loop if you’ve never celebrated it. While there is a religious tradition of staying up late and studying Torah, which may or may The post 10 Shavuot Recipes for all Your Celebration Needs appeared first on 18Doors.

  • When is Sukkot 2022? Here’s everything you need to know.
    by 18Doors on May 23, 2022 at 1:20 pm

    Sukkot is a seven-day holiday that asks us to think about the idea of “home” and what it means to have a roof over our heads. It also reminds us to slow down and reconnect with the natural world. We The post When is Sukkot 2022? Here’s everything you need to know. appeared first on 18Doors.

  • How a Catholic School Girl Ended Up With Five Bar Mitzvah Boys
    by Melanie Grossman on May 9, 2022 at 2:13 pm

    If anyone would have told me when I was 17 that someday I would be in an interfaith marriage and have five bar mitzvah boys, I would have said, “What’s a bar mitzvah?”  It all started in 1960 when I The post How a Catholic School Girl Ended Up With Five Bar Mitzvah Boys appeared first on 18Doors.

  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Takes On Interfaith Love
    by Scott Hausman-Weiss on April 28, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    It’s no secret that one of the reasons so many of us are glued to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is for the Jewish humor. Midge and Joel’s families conform to many of the stereotypes of Jews in New York in The post The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Takes On Interfaith Love appeared first on 18Doors.