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JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index – November 2024

Most respondents assume that when Trump takes office, US-Israel relations will improve.

JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index – October 2024

American Jews on the War in Israel, the November Presidential Election, and the High Holidays

JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index – September 2024

American Jews on the presidential race, support for Israel, and the fighting in the north and south
Democracy

How did Israel establish democracy? The answer is Jewish cultural tradition

Jews may not have had a state, but for centuries they had been practicing community politics in ways that closely resemble modern elective democracies.
Democracy

Study: Since October 7, American rabbis have been talking about Israel more often in their sermons

The study, conducted using AI tools, found that sermons in synagogues across denominations tended to focus on politics and Israel, especially after October 7, 2023.
Haredim

How the World Zionist Congress Got the ultra-Orthodox to Comply

Elections for the World Zionist Congress show that the ultra-Orthodox can, and will, fall in line. Here’s how Israel can learn to do the same.
Haredim
Antisemitism

Fighting antisemitism beyond politics: Building alliances, not boycotting

In fighting Jew-hatred, we must build alliances rather than boycotting activists willing to fly to Jerusalem and denounce Jew-haters.
Antisemitism
Democracy

Dysfunction has taken root at the highest levels of Israel’s government

We are a country at war. In moments like this, the nation needs unity and, above all, leadership. What we are getting instead is chaos.
Democracy
JPPI Israeli Society Index

JPPI’s “Israeli Society Index: Majority of Israelis believe civil war is a real risk

The poll also surveyed Israelis views towards the attempted dismissals of the Shin Bet chief and attorney-general, as well as if there is an Israeli “deep state.”
JPPI Israeli Society Index