AJP Membership Survey II Report 2025 – Summary
Prepared by the Education Committee: Drs. Madeline Altabe, Liya Levanda, Esti/EsterCole (Chair & Concept), and Amanda Tarlow, M.S., doctoral student.
Purpose & Scope
- The AJP Education Committee conducted its second membership survey in August 2025 to understand the identities, views, and attitudes of AJP members and assess organizational growth and programming.
- Membership doubled to 1,300 since the previous survey in 2024, with a 16% response rate (N=209).
Key Findings
Personal and Cultural Identity
- Gender: Majority female (63.9%), male (33.2%), non-binary (1.9%).
- Age: Most respondents are older adults, but younger age groups are better represented than in 2024.
- Ethnicity: 73.4% identify as White/Caucasian; smaller percentages identify as Black/African Descent, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, or self-described.
- Jewish Identity: 95.6% identify as Jews; most are Ashkenazi (90%), with smaller groups identifying as Mizrahi, Jews of Color, mixed, or non-Jewish allies.
Professional Identity
- Roles: Majority are Clinical or Counseling Psychologists (65.9%), with others in non-clinical psychology, mental health, clergy, students, or retired.
- Work Settings: Largest group in private practice (38.5%), but members also work in academia, hospitals, Jewish organizations, and other settings.
- Career Stage: Many are in later career stages (44.9%), with mid-career, retired, early career, and students also represented.
- Languages: All use English; 11.5% also use Hebrew, with other languages mentioned.
Community Identity
- Location: Most reside in the U.S. (84.7%) and Canada (11.5%), with a few in Israel, South Africa, France, and the UK.
- Living Areas: Majority in urban or suburban areas, with some in small towns or rural locations.
- Community Support: Nearly all report synagogue presence; many mention Jewish Family Services and other organizations. Active participation and leadership in these organizations are common.
Views on Jewish Issues
- Antisemitism: Highest concern (92% rate it as important); remains central to AJP’s mission.
- Jewish Connection & Identity: Highly valued and seen as essential for individuals and the community.
- Jewish Life: Regarded as important to celebrate and sustain.
- Israel: 91.8% concerned; responses reflect a range of emotions and opinions, especially post-October 7th attack and subsequent war.
- Role of Jews in Psychology: Important to 71.8%; some feel betrayed by institutions but remain proud of contributions.
- Jewish Students: 84.7% concerned about safety and inclusion.
AJP Program Ratings
- Members are generally satisfied with AJP’s educational and networking opportunities.
- Strong desire for AJP to be a supportive, advocacy-driven community, especially in combating antisemitism.
- Many members are willing to volunteer, especially in education, outreach, and collaboration with other organizations.
Recommendations & Takeaways
- Continue outreach to diversify membership by age and ethnicity.
- Expand collaboration opportunities, especially with members active in community organizations.
- Direct programming to multiple disciplines and work settings.
- Keep antisemitism as a central focus, along with Jewish identity and cultural competence.
- Address concerns about Israel with openness to diverse perspectives.
- Offer more educational opportunities, including CE credits, focused on antisemitism and Jewish identity.
- Advance human rights and Jewish competency through research and education.
- Foster collaborative relationships with other professional organizations.
- Facilitate more local and virtual connections for geographically diverse members.
- Consider timing of future surveys to improve response rates.
In summary:
AJP is growing and diversifying, with members deeply concerned about antisemitism, Jewish identity, and Israel. Satisfaction with AJP is high, and members are eager for more education, advocacy, and collaboration. The organization is encouraged to continue expanding its reach, programming, and support for Jewish professionals and communities.
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