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JPPI Study: Ben-Gurion’s Speeches Included More Religious References than Netanyahu’s
Study reveals that speeches by Israel’s first prime minister used some 20% more biblical references than Netanyahu has; Ben-Gurion also referenced more Jewish historical figures, but the current prime minister invokes personal religious faith more.
Democracy
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.”
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Jewish Communities Worldwide
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."
French Aliyah
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.
Religion and State
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.
Democracy
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.
