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Additional Florida Reports & Presentations (Dr. Ira Sheskin)
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The Jews of Florida
This 2007 slide presentation integrates some of the major findings on Florida Jewish communities, particularly those in South Florida, from the most recent demographic studies completed in each community by Dr. Ira Sheskin. Note that for a more historical perspective, we also have an article by Dr. Sheskin titled The Jews of South Florida, published in South Florida, Winds of Change (Washington, D.C.: Association of American Geographers) (1991) pp. 163-180.
Florida Demographics Reports
We have issues of the Florida Jewish Demography Newsletter, published by Ira Sheskin at the University of Miami from
March 1988,
December 1988,
June 1989,
December 1989,
1990,
1991,
1993,
1994,
1995, and
1996.
We also have an article by Ira Sheskin titled The Jews of South Florida, published in South Florida, Winds of Change (Washington, D.C.: Association of American Geographers) (1991) pp. 163-180. Note that although the basic concepts in this article are still relevant, the reader is urged to consult the more current reports found on our community page particularly the Florida Community Comparison 2007 presentation.
Estimating the Number of Jews in the Service Area of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: Lesson for all Jewish Communities, 1990
Estimating the Number of Jews in the Service Area of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County (PDF) was written by Dr. Ira M. Sheskin and published by the Council of Jewish Federations in October 1990. In this article he provides one set of methodologies by which the Jewish population of a South Florida community was enumerated. The unique aspect of population estimating in Sunbelt communities is also explored in this report. Dr. Sheskin provides lessons for other communities based on the application of the methodologies used in Palm Beach County.
Miami Jewish Educator Study, 1988
Miami Jewish Educator Study (PDF), presented by Ira Sheskin examined how Jewish schools in Dade County could have more success retaining teachers. Teachers at each Jewish school, including day schools, synagogue schools, and early childhood education programs completed a questionnaire concerning demographics, religiosity, job description, job satisfaction and continuing education.
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