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1 = South
2 = Haifa
3 = Judea and Samaria
4 = Jerusalem
5 = Center
6 = North
7 = Tel Aviv

Sex
1 = male
2 = female

Age
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65+

(For foreign-born respondents) When did you immigrate to Israel?
1 = before 1989
2 = after 1990

How would you characterize Israel’s overall situation today?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = So-so
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
6 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

In your opinion, how well is the Government handling the country’s problems?
1 = Very well
2 = Quite well
3 = Not so well
4 = Not at all well
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

To what extent do you feel part of the State of Israel and its problems?
1 = Very much
2 = Quite a lot
3 = Not so much
4 = Not at all
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

How interested are you in politics?
1 = Very interested
2 = Quite interested
3 = Not very interested
4 = Not at all interested
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Do you agree or disagree with the statement that Arab citizens of Israel are discriminated against (compared with Jewish citizens of the state)?
1 = Disagree strongly
2 = Disagree somewhat
3 = Agree somewhat
4 = Agree strongly
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

To what extent do you trust each of the following individuals or institutions?
1 = use
2 = no

9.1 Media
1 = Not at all
2 = Disagree somewhat
3 = Agree somewhat
4 = Agree strongly
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Israel is defined as both a Jewish and a democratic state. Which part of this definition is more important to you personally?*
1 = Jewish
2 = Democratic
3 = Both equally (volunteered)
4 = Neither (volunteered)
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Which of the following social/economic goals should be the Government’s top priority?
1 = Integrating Haredim into the work force
2 = Narrowing social/economic gaps
3 = Improving relations between Jewish and Arab citizens
4 = Strengthening connection between citizens and elected representatives
5 = Helping young people afford an apartment of their own
6 = None of the above (volunteered)
7 = All equally (volunteered)
8 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

And which of the following should be the Government’s top priority when it comes to foreign affairs and defense?
1 = Achieving peace with the Palestinians
2 = Reducing dependence on U.S.
3 = Halting/eliminating Iran’s nuclear program
4 = Strengthening Israel’s military capabilities
5 = Improving Israel’s image and international standing
6 = None of the above (volunteered)
7 = All equally (volunteered)
8 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Of the two goals that you noted above, which should the Government focus on?
1 = Both equally
2 = Don’t know / neither / refuse to answer
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Of the two goals that you noted above, which should the Government focus on?
1 = Integrating Haredim into the work force
2 = Narrowing social/economic gaps
3 = Improving relations between Jewish and Arab citizens
4 = Strengthening connection between citizens and elected representatives
5 = Helping young people afford an apartment of their own
6 = Social/economic objective (not specified)
7 = Both equally (volunteered)
8 = Don’t know / none of the above / refuse to answer (volunteered)
9 = Achieving peace with the Palestinians
10 = Reducing dependence on U.S.
11 = Halting/eliminating Iran’s nuclear program
12 = Strengthening Israel’s military capabilities
13 = Improving Israel’s image and international standing
17 = Both equally (volunteered)
18 = Don’t know / none of the above / refuse to answer (volunteered)
19 = Social/economic objective (not specified)

(Summary of question 13) Which of the two goals that you indicated above should the Government concentrate on?
1 = social/economic goal
2 = foreign affairs and defense goal
4 = Both equally
5 = Don’t know / neither / refuse to answer

For the first time, women now occupy key positions in the Israeli economy (for example, at the Bank of Israel, the Ministry of Finance, and the major banks). In your opinion, how (if at all) will this new situation affect social/economic inequality in Isr
1 = Will not affect
2 = Will contribute to reducing inequality
3 = Will contribute to increasing inequality
4 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

How satisfied are you with your family’s financial situation? Indicate the degree of satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 = not at all satisfied and 10 = very satisfied.
1 = 1 – Not at all satisfied
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 – Very satisfied
11 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Decisions crucial to the state regarding governance, economy or society should be made by a Jewish majority.
1 = Agree strongly
2 = Agree somewhat
3 = Disagree somewhat
4 = Disagree strongly
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Do you support, or are you active in, any political party?
1 = No, I do not support and am not active in any party
2 = I support a party, but am not a member
3 = I am a member of a party
4 = I am an active member of a party
5 = I am a party official
6 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Have you volunteered at any social welfare organization on a regular basis in the last few years?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

27.1. Police
1 = Not at all
2 = Very little
3 = Quite a lot
4 = Very much
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Would you agree to pay higher taxes if the proceeds would be used to narrow Israel’s social/economic gaps?
1 = Yes, I would
2 = No, I would not
3 = Depends on extent of increase (volunteered)
4 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

How would you rate the level of solidarity (sense of “togetherness”) of Israeli society (Jews, Arabs, and all other citizens), where 1 = no solidarity at all and 10 = high level of solidarity?
1 = 1 – No solidarity/sense of togetherness at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 – High level of solidarity
11 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

43. How important is human dignity to Israel’s leaders?
1 = Very important
2 = Quite important
3 = Not so important
4 = Not at all important
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

46. Societies throughout the world are divided into stronger and weaker groups. Which group in Israeli society do you feel you belong to?
1 = Strong group
2 = Quite strong group
3 = Quite weak group
4 = Weak group
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

47. How would you rate your level of understanding of economic matters?
1 = High
2 = Quite high
3 = Average
4 = Quite low
5 = Low
6 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

48.1. Mizrahim and Ashkenazim
1 = High
2 = Moderate
3 = Low
4 = None
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

In your opinion, does the current economic situation justify taking to the streets to demonstrate against the Government?
1 = No, it does not
2 = Yes, it does
3 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

In your view, can social protest influence the Government’s economic policies?
1 = Can influence
2 = Cannot influence
3 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Did you take part in one or more demonstrations during the summer 2011 social protests in Israel?
1 = Yes, I took part
2 = No, I did not take part
3 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

And on a personal level, do you usually feel that your dignity as a human being is respected?
1 = Not at all
2 = Not so much
3 = Quite a lot
4 = Very much
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Which of these statements do you agree with more?
1 = If you work hard, you’ll succeed in the long run.
2 = Hard work does not guarantee financial success.
3 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Which of these statements do you agree with more?
1 = Every society and culture has its own understanding of human dignity, and each of these perspectives is valid.
2 = There is only one definition of human dignity, and it should be respected by all societies and cultures.
3 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Which of these statements do you agree with more?
1 = The Government should see to it that all citizens enjoy a decent standard of living.
2 = Citizens should be responsible for their own standard of living.
3 = Both equally (volunteered)
4 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

How would you rate Israel’s current leadership in terms of corruption, where 1 = very corrupt and 5 = not at all corrupt?
1 = 1 – Very corrupt
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 – Not at all corrupt
6 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

What is the minimum monthly wage in Israel?
1 = 1,200 sheqels
2 = 2,500 sheqels
3 = 4,300 sheqels
4 = 6,500 sheqels
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

What is the average gross monthly salary in Israel?
1 = 9,200 sheqels
2 = 6,500 sheqels
3 = 4,300 sheqels
4 = 11,000 sheqels
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

What is the Arrangements Law?
1 = Law formalizing status of yeshiva students
2 = Law stipulating legal methods of resolving disputes between citizens
3 = Law formalizing relations between the Supreme Court and the Knesset
4 = Law passed together with the state budget;
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Who is the present Governor of the Bank of Israel?
1 = Stanley Fischer
2 = Yair Lapid
3 = Karnit Flug
4 = Galia Maor
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

The current unemployment rate in Israel is roughly:
1 = 1%
2 = 7%
3 = 10%
4 = 20%
5 = Don’t know / refuse to answer

Are you:
1 = Jewish
2 = Non-Arab Christian or "no religion"
3 = Muslim
4 = Christian Arab
5 = Druze
6 = Don't know / refuse
7 = Other; specify _____________________

Would you characterize yourself as :
1 = Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi)
2 = Religious and religious Zionist
4 = Traditional - religious
5 = Traditional - non-religious
6 = Secular
7 = Other
8 = Don't know/refuse

How would you define yourself, from a political/security standpoint?
1 = Right
2 = Moderate right
3 = Center
4 = Moderate left
5 = Left
6 = Don’t know
7 = Refuse to answer

Turning to the subject of social and economic systems: On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 representing a system with a high degree of government intervention in social-economic issues (social democracy), and 5 indicating a free-market system where the state is
1 = System where the state is heavily involved in economic and social issues (social democracy)
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = System where the state is not involved at all in social and economic issues (free-market capitalism)

68. Voting for party in 2013 elections
1 = Likud - Yisrael Beytenu
2 = Yesh Atid
3 = Labour Party
4 = Jewish Home
5 = Shas
6 = HaTnua (Livni)
7 = Meretz
8 = Torah Judaism
9 = Kadima
10 = Otsma LeYisrael
11 = Hadash
12 = Ra'am
13 = Balad
14 = Blank ballot
15 = I didn't vote, although I had the right to vote (do not read)
16 = I didn't vote because I didn't have the right to vote (do not read)
17 = refuse to answer
18 = Other party (which?)

69. Place of birth
1 = Israel
2 = Russia/former USSR countries
3 = Europe/America
4 = Asia/Africa
5 = Don't know/Decline

70. Place of birth (father)
1 = Father born in Israel
2 = Father born in Russia/former USSR countries
3 = Father born in Europe/America
4 = Father born in Asia/Africa
5 = Don't know/decline

71. Immigration year
1 = before 1989
2 = Between 1990 -2014

72. Average family income
1 = Much below the average
2 = Little below the average
3 = Average
4 = Little aabove the average
5 = Much above the average
6 = Irrelevant - Kibbutz member
7 = Refuse to answer

Age
1 = |open|

Education:
1 = elementary school or lower
2 = partial high school
3 = full high school -without a graduation certificate
4 = full high school - with a graduation certificate
5 = post high school (teacher's seminar, nursing school, engineer school, post high school yeshiva)
6 = partial academic degree
7 = full academic degree - BA or more
8 = refuses

Language of interview
1 = עברית
2 = רוסית
3 = ערבית

Type of phone
1 = Home
2 = Mobile