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Anti-Semitism Data, 2009

Prominent research on the phenomena of anti-Semitism around the world. Read the full article about Anti-Semitism
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The Quality of Independence

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…
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Arevut, Responsibility and Partnership

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…
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Religious Incitement: A Test Case for Freedom of Speech?

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…
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Muslim Anti-Semitism

This position paper, initially published in 2009, aims to outline and analyze the phenomenon of anti-Jewish sentiment within the Muslim world. It underscores the inherent dangers associated with this sentiment and proposes strategies for its prevention and mitigation. The paper delves into several key aspects:
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Jewish Communities Worldwide

World Jewish Population

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.
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Europe's Jewry

Back to the Future, European Jewry

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…
Europe's Jewry
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Attitudes Toward Israel and the Jewish People

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…
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The 2010 Conference of the Jewish People Report

Integrative summaries of the 5 working groups comprizing the JPPI’s 2010 conference discussions
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