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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.
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.
Democracy
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.
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Germany Offers a Special Fund of 12 Million Euros for Ukrainian Holocaust Survivors
Ambassador ( Ret.) Stuart E. Eizenstat: “This is the first time in recorded history that a defeated nation in a war has voluntarily paid compensation to individual civilian victims.”