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What Matters Now to Prof. Yedidia Stern: A ‘thin constitution’

As protests against the judicial overhaul again ramp up, JPPI’s president believes the national situation is not yet dire enough to be a ‘full constitutional moment.’
Democracy

Interview: Prof. Yedidia Stern on a “Thin Constitution” for Israel

Prof. Yedidia Stern suggests Jewish Business News a “Thin Constitution.” “Israel is not ready for major judicial reform, full constitution, or canonization.”
Democracy
Holocaust Rememberance

Germany will provide $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024

Stuart Eizenstat, JPPI’s Co-Chair and the lead reparations negotiator since 2009: “I am inspired that the German government and its people continue to feel a deep responsibility to provide additional care to Holocaust survivors."
Holocaust Rememberance
French Aliyah

French Aliyah is at a crawl

A sharp drop was registered in immigration from France in the last months. Dr. Dov Maimon explains the reasons for this.
French Aliyah
Religion and State

The Jewish people are a people that live apart – excerpt

The following is an extract from the introduction of the new book of  Dr. Shuki Friedman, vice-president of the Jewish People Policy Institute, “Being a Nation-State in the Twenty-First Century,” published by Academic Studies Press.
Religion and State
Democracy

As Judicial Plans Rock Israel, Secret Talks Seek Compromise

Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to restrict judicial independence have divided Israel. But a small group of academics has met privately with lawmakers in a search for middle ground.
Democracy
Democracy

Jerusalem Post editorial in support of JPPI’s campaign

An editorial published by the Jerusalem Post on Tuesday this week did not remain indifferent to the campaign led by the Jewish People Policy Institute calling for compromise.
Democracy

No to Coercion and Violence. Yes to Dialogue.

The discussion around legal reform may go beyond the limits of legitimate discourse. There is a fear that it will spiral the State of Israel into a civil war, heaven forbid. The Jewish People Policy Institute calls on leaders from both sides to sit down and talk.
Democracy

Dramatic Spike in #civilwar chatter on Israeli social media

A dramatic rise of 9,000% in recent days brings JPPI to call out politicians and leaders responsible for inciting cannibalistic rhetoric in an already fractured Israeli society
Democracy
Democracy

Israel – Two Perspectives and the Zionism of the 21st Century

Last month, the Vice President of the Jewish People Policy Institute, Dr. Shuki Friedman, appeared at the Z-3 conference at the JCC in Palo Alto and spoke about the meaning of Zionism in the 21st century.
Democracy