“The attention of community leaders should be focused on what are potentially far more demographically impactful statistics than intermarriage: that one in five Jews has been divorced at least once; that cohabitation—a fluid and often reproductively sterile form of partnering—is increasing rapidly, whilst marriage is stagnating.”
~ Dr David Graham, author of JPR report:
Jews in couples: Marriage, intermarriage, cohabitation and divorce in Britain
A higher proportion than in any other
religious or ethnic group.
17% increase, most common in late twenties.
No increase in the number of married Jews.
Only 31% of their children raised are as Jews.
200% of their children intermarry.
1 in 5 Jews divorced at least once.
11% increase, below national average!
JWA supported 700 women in 2018.
35% of domestic violence starts in pregnancy.
Statistics taken from JPR Report July 2016, Jews in couples: Marriage, intermarriage, cohabitation and divorce in Britain, based on data from The National Jewish Community Survey, which was conducted by JPR, and the 2001 and 2011 National Censuses.
** Data provided by Jewish Women’s Aid
59% of Jewish adults live in couples
A higher proportion than in any other
religious or ethnic group.
11% of Jewish couples cohabit
17% increase, most common in late twenties.
No increase in the number of married Jews.
26% intermarriage rate
Only 31% of their children raised are as Jews.
200% of their children intermarry.
34% of marriages end in divorce
1 in 5 Jews divorced at least once.
11% increase, below national average!
25% of women experience abuse**
JWA supported 700 women in 2018.
35% of domestic violence starts in pregnancy.
Statistics taken from JPR Report July 2016, Jews in couples: Marriage, intermarriage, cohabitation and divorce in Britain, based on data from The National Jewish Community Survey, which was conducted by JPR, and the 2001 and 2011 National Censuses.
** Data provided by Jewish Women’s Aid
"Drawing on passion, experience and training, our programmes use creativity and innovation to respond to the challenges that young Jewish couples face today"
Fact
The family unit will always be the vehicle through which our values are transmitted.
Our reason for being
There’s a lack of Jewish education for young couples around the issues that matter to them most. It’s a huge opportunity which we cannot afford to miss.
Vision
A sweeter more sustainable Jewish future, resulting from better marriages and happier homes.
Mission face today
To help young Jewish couples build a happy healthy home
Activity by user
Engaged couples → marriage preparation and explanatory weddings
Married couples social → educational events and marriage counseling
Pregnant couples → antenatal courses
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© Copyright dvash 2022 Company number 11536825 | Registered Charity number 1185002