The explosion of interest in Jewish life in America, triggered by recent events like the 10/7 attacks against Israel, has led to a significant increase in Jewish belonging and communal participation as evidenced by The Surge, a group comprising 40% of previously less engaged Jews who are now actively participating in Jewish life.

Enrollment at non-Orthodox rabbinical seminaries affiliated with major Jewish movements, such as Reform and Conservative, has been declining while smaller independent schools are seeing increased enrollment.

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is causing Jewish families in the United States to cut synagogue dues from their budgets.