Questionaire Directed to Membership of 20,000 Throughout U.S. (Jewish Daily Bulletin)
A survey of the Jewish layman’s attitude toward Judaism in being made during this month by the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods. The survey, being conducted under the supervision of the National Committee on Religious Propaganda, is an attempt on the part of the National Brotherhoods to refute the charge that American Jewry is disinterested in matters of a religious nature, Alexander Cahn, chairman of the committee declared.
A questionaire was sent out to 20,000 Jewish laymen throughout the United States.
The subjects for answer are divided into five major sections. Statistical informatios requested to determine the background for the various replies.
Besides the statistical information the questions are arranged in the following divisions: temple service, temple activities, observances in the home.
Among the questions asked are: How long have you been affiliated with a Congregation? Do you attend services regularly; occasionally (approximate number of times a year) only on the High Holy Days? If in business do you close your store on any of the Jewish holidays and if so, which? Do you find comfort and inspiration in prayer? Do you pray in private daily; occasionally? Do you experience any greater need for prayer at times of sorrow or joy? Do you observe Yabrzeit? Do you like some Hebrew in the service?
Does your congregation have congregational singing? If so do you participate in it? Do you enjoy it? Do you want traditional music, presented in a modern way, preserved in the service? Are there Jews in your chair? Do you think an effort should be made to secure Jewish singers?
Check which religious ritual you observe in your home: grace at meals, Kiddush on Shabbos and Holidays; list any others. Underline any of the following items of a specific Jewish nature in your home, ceremonial objects, art pieces, books, periodicals. Do you read books on Jewish life and Jewish religion?
The questionaires were sent to the entire roster of the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods.
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