Articles

How did world leaders react to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre?

A Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) AI analysis finds world leaders largely recognized the significance of the Bondi Beach shooting, but Australia's PM & Muslim nations' reactions were disappointing.
How did world leaders react to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre?
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo by Shutterstock
Antisemitism

US campus antisemitism: ‘I have to consider whether to wear a Star of David’

A new report reveals a disturbing reality on U.S. and European campuses since the October 7th attack: 78% of Jewish students reported harassment, alienation, and fear due to their Jewish identity.
Antisemitism
Identity and Education

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.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education

Podcast: Will the Jewish Civilization survive?

Matan Hasidim engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Shalom Salomon Wald—historian, Holocaust survivor, and author of The Rise and Decline of Civilizations: Lessons for the Jewish People—to confront a profound question: Are Israel and the Jewish people destined to follow the path of fallen civilizations?
Identity and Education
Geopolitics

Dr. Shuki Friedman Interviewed by Alarabiya English

Dr. Friedman discusses: recent reports of violence at aid stations in Gaza; Netanyahu's trial and threats by the ultra-Orthodox parties to bring his government down; and sanctions imposed on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir by some of Israel's allies.
Geopolitics
Identity and Education

Thought Israeli Society Was Conservative Already? Wait Until You See These Stats

In an interview with Haaretz following a JPPI survey on young Israeli families, study editor Shmuel Rosner remarked: “Israel is a conservative country, and its young people are more conservative than their elders.”
Identity and Education

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.
Democracy

“The politicians will strengthen their influence over the appointment of judges”

In light of the turbulence shaking Israeli democracy, and the law altering the composition of the committee for selecting judges, Prof. Yedidia Stern, President of the Jewish People Policy Institute, was interviewed by The New York Times and offered his analysis.
Democracy
Antisemitism

Resisting the ‘Academic Intifada’: Prof. Gil Troy Strikes a Blow for Israel, the West, Hope

CBN News spoke recently with Troy about his new book, To Resist the Academic Intifada, on the demonization of Israel, America, and the West, not only in the Middle East but on campuses throughout the supposedly enlightened Western nations.
Antisemitism
Israel-Diaspora Relations

Interview: Tamar Ish Shalom Talks About Jewish Identity in an Era of Crisis

In an interview with Lahav Harkov, Ish Shalom spoke about her new podcast: The goal is to focus on in-depth processes and the lessons we can learn from this period.
Israel-Diaspora Relations