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The Democratic Year in Review: The Knesset’s Missed Opportunity

At the center of the parliamentarians’ attention were private bills ostensibly aimed at Judaizing the Jewish state. The buzz words of the Knesset during the past year included “loyalty,” “boycott,” “Nakba,” “the New Israel Fund,” and the like. I will not use this forum to discuss the Knesset’s wisdom in engaging in such matters; it is very dubious. I will…
US-Israel Relations

Remarks to the JPPI by US Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro

September 6, 2011 – Remarks to the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) By Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro I am delighted to be here to speak before the Jewish People Policy Institute so early in my tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Israel.  Avinoam, thank you very much for putting this dinner together and providing me the opportunity to address such a…
US-Israel Relations
יהודי ארה"ב

St. Louis Federation Hosts Powerhouse Delegation from Jewish Think Tank in Jerusalem

Mr. Avinoam Bar Yosef, and Brig. General (reserve) Mike Herzog from the JPPI brief St. Louis on trends affecting Jewish People- and Geopolitical challenges for Israel and the Middle East To read more: Jewish Federation Hosts Powerhouse Delegation from JPPI To St. Louis Jewish Federation website
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2010 Annual Assessment

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 2010 Executive Report No. 7 Special In-Depth Chapters: Systematic Indicators of Jewish People Trends De-Legitimization and Jewish Youth in the Diaspora The Impact of Political Shifts and Global Economic Developments on the Jewish People PROJECT HEAD Dr. Shlomo Fischer Contributors Avinoam Bar-Yosef, Sylvia Barack Fishman, Barry Geltman, Avi Gil, Inbal Hakman, Michael Herzog, Arielle Kandel, Yogev Karasenty, Judit…
Geopolitics

Uncharted Waters, 21st Century Global Forces

Stuart Eizenstat provides insightful and sober analysis of recent seismic changes that will challenge the world community well into the 21st century. Benefiting from his unique vantage point as a well traveled American ambassador on the world stage and as a leader of major Jewish organizations in the United States and Israel, his book reads as a call to action for…
Geopolitics

A Tragedy of Errors

Professor Yedidia Z. Stern  is Vice President of IDI and former dean of the Law School at Bar Ilan University.
Antisemitism

Anti-Semitism Data, 2009

Prominent research on the phenomena of anti-Semitism around the world. Read the full article about Anti-Semitism
Antisemitism

The Quality of Independence

Political independence is not just measured quantitatively. It is made up of more than territory, a deterrent army, an impressive GNP, effective law enforcement, and representation in the United Nations. Independence also has important qualitative aspects. These are affected by psychological and cultural factors, and are reflected in the feelings and experiences of individual citizens and the nation as a…
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Arevut, Responsibility and Partnership

This report is a pioneering attempt to chart some policy guidelines for the involvement of the State of Israel in addressing the challenge of Jewish continuity. By implementing these policies, the State of Israel can fulfill its historical role of securing the future of the Jewish people and become involved in strengthening the fabric of Jewish life in the Diaspora…
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