Jerusalem—In addition to learning that many Israelis want the Knesset to basically ignore anything American Jews have to say about Israeli policy, the poll had other interesting results:

Almost 32 percent of Israelis don’t want American Jews to say anything about the peace process, while 33.6 percent said they should only be considered to a small extent. Almost 22 percent said they should be considered and less than 10 percent said they should be considered seriously.

On religious issues, 24 percent of Israelis were against taking U.S. Jewry’s positions into account, and 30.6 percent said they should be considered to a small extent. Israelis are willing to accept some criticism of American Jews on religious issues. 25.1 percent said those views should be taken into account to a great extent and 15.2 percent responding to a very great extent; 66.3% of Israelis see the Jewish community in the U.S. as having a very or somewhat positive influence on Israel’s national security.

In addition, 76% of Israelis responded that American Jewry’s support for Israel in the future will remain at the level it is today or even grow stronger. However, when asked whether American Jews feel a meaningful connection to Israel, 51% felt that half or less than half of U.S. Jewry feel that connection.