Albert
Einstein Healthcare Network / Philadelphia Area Jewish
Population Study
AEHN’s
Center for Health Policy and Research (http://www.einstein.edu/)
has been chosen to conduct the 2009 Philadelphia area
Jewish Population Survey, which is conducted every ten
years. Einstein CEO Barry R. Freedman expects this
collaboration with the local Jewish Federation
(http://www.jewishphilly.org/)to
build upon Einstein's tradition as a Jewish institution
with strong connections to Jewish agencies throughout the
region. The study, currently underway, will address
important questions about Jewish identity and affiliation,
patterns of mobility, household characteristics,
socio-demographics, health and social service needs, and
population estimates. In addition to highlighting changes
over time and comparisons with other Jewish communities,
the study results will be used as a planning and assessment
tool, and help guide Federation allocations. Sid Groeneman
was selected to be a consultant, assisting AEHN’s research
team with aspects of the study design, the data analysis
and reporting.
