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…

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…

Should clergy members be above the law when they express religious opinions? Imagine a Muslim imam in a mosque in New York giving a sermon in which he professes support for terrorism and calls for a jihad against Christians because he believes it to be a religious requirement of Islam. Imagine a priest with extremist views appearing on Austrian television…

How many Jews are in the world today? What is their population distribution in different countries? How do the various estimates differ,  what are the various disagreements between demographers and  counting methodologies ? For some answers to these questions, read the Equator piece on Jewish Population.

What are the major current and projected trends in Europe and their impact on European Jewry? What are the main internal communal challenges of European Jewry? What is the future of the relationship between Israel and European Jewry? All these issues were discussed at JPPI's 2010 Conference on the Future of the Jewish People, held October 20-22 in Jerusalem.  This…

What do the various battlefronts of the de-legitimazation phenomenon look like? What is the place of Israel in this battle, and what we should do against it? Some of the answers to these tough questions, as well as some other concerning issues, were discussed at the JPPI's 2010 Conference on the Future of the Jewish People, held October 20-22 in Jerusalem.  This…

Will a peace agreement affect Jewish-Muslim relations? Can Jewish- Muslim dialogue aid political reconciliation? Is the Jewish Diaspora entitled to be involved in the decisions concerning the permanent peace agreement? All these issues  and more were discussed at JPPI's 2010 Conference on the Future of the Jewish People, held October 20-22 in Jerusalem.  This paper summarizes the main ideas raised in discussions and offers some policy recommendations.

What are the main points of contention and controversy with respect to conversion?   What does the existing situation look like, and what are its practical implications? All these issues were discussed at JPPI's 2010 Conference on the Future of the Jewish People, held October 20-22 in Jerusalem.  This paper summarizes the main ideas raised in discussions and offers some policy…

To some American Jewish religious denominational structure seems obsolete and a handicap, while to others it's still vital and necessary. Both views may be right. To read more click here.