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Jewish Think Tanks and Research Centers  
 
A wide range of think tanks in the Israel and North America address issues of peace, security and renewal of Jewish communities and institutions. Many have online accessible data bases, reports and policy papers.
 

Combating Anti-Semitism & Terrorism and Promoting Peace

 
ACPR - Ariel Center for Policy Research
ACPR-Ariel Center for Policy Research focuses on political and strategic issues concerning Israel and the Jewish People. Its searchable site accesses its policy papers from 1997.
 
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
BSCSS studies issues pertaining to Middle East peace, in particular the security and foreign policy of Israel.
 
The Global Research in International Affairs Center
GLORIA applies new tools of informational technology to the study of international issues.
 
Institute for National Security Studies
The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) is an independent academic institute that studies key issues relating to Israel's national security and Middle East affairs.
 
 
The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism
The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is the leading academic institute for counter-terrorism in the world, facilitating international cooperation in the global struggle against terrorism. ICT is an independent think tank providing expertise in terrorism, counter-terrorism, homeland security, threat vulnerability and risk assessment, intelligence analysis and national security and defense policy.
 
Israel Policy Forum
IPF engages in advocacy, fact-finding, educating and networking aimed at promoting a two-state solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
 
Institute for National Security Studies Links Database
The Jaffee Center conducts research on Israeli national security as well as Middle East regional and international security affairs. Its searchable website provides access to current news and links to other sites.
 
Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs
JINSA is a non-partisan think-tank focusing on the national security interests of the United States which includes educating America’s leadership on strategic relationship with Israel and to democratic allies.
 
Stephen Roth Institute
The Institute maintains an authoritative internet-accessible data base, and conducts interdisciplinary research on anti-Semitic and racist incidents around the world.
 
Harry S. Truman Research Institute for Advancement of Peace
The Institute supports studies on the history, politics, and social development of the non-Western world, with particular emphasis on the Middle East and links to academic sites addressing Israeli-Palestinian relations.
 

Advancing Democracy, Civil Society, and Jewish Community

 
Institute for Jewish & Community Research
IJCR’ s projects address the vitality of Jewish Peoplehood, security for Jewish communities and philanthropy.
 
Israel Democracy Institute
In addition to its policy forum and annual publication f the Israel Democracy Index, the IDI conducts projects on the public sector, constitutional process, political reform, media and democracy, religion and state, business and democracy.
 
Jewish People Policy Planning Institute
JPPPI conduct s research on contemporary and strategic challenges confronting the Jewish People. Annual reports examine both threats and opportunities and propose policy and programmatic options.
 
Meyers- JDC-Brookdale Institute
Brookdale is the largest center for applied social research serving Israel and the Jewish world. Primary foci include: (1) children and youth; (2) health policy; (3) aging; (4) immigrant absorption; and on disabilities and special populations.
 
Researching Evaluation Technology Solutions

REST provides consultative help on concerns facing Jewish and Israeli nonprofits, including: fundraising, people management and program development.


 
Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel

The Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel is an independent, non-partisan, socioeconomic research institute based in Jerusalem. The Center conducts quality, impartial research on socioeconomic conditions in Israel, and develops innovative, equitable and practical recommendations for macro public policies that advance the wellbeing of Israelis. The Center strives to influence public policy through direct communications with policy makers, by maintaining an active publication program, and by convening conferences and other education activities in Israel and abroad.
 
Van Leer Jerusalem Institute

Van Leer’s departments conduct interdisciplinary research, policy institutes and conferences on civil society and democracy, Jewish culture and identity, and relations between Israelis and their neighbors.


 

Addressing Strategic Issues & Jewish Communal Development

 
Canadian Institute for Jewish Research

The CIJR/ICRJ agenda addresses the strengthening of public understanding of Israel as a democratic, Jewish society and state in its Middle East context, and of Jewish issues generally.


 
The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

The Center ’s current areas of research inlcude: global anti-Semitism, peace in the Middle East, Jewish community and communal service. Many of its publications are available online.


 

Locating Additional Think Tank Sites of Interest

 
Links to specific think tanks and research centers:
 
  CAMERA
     
  Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel
     
  Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies(Tel-Aviv University)
   
  Dinur Center for the Study of Jewish History (Hebrew University)
   
  Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy
   
  Institute of Policy and Strategy
   
  Institute for National Security Studies Links Database
     
  Middle East Media and Research Institute (MEMRI)
     
  Minerva Center for Human Rights
     
  The Shalem Center
     
  Zalman Shazar Center for Jewish History/ Historical Society of Israel
     
  Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Anti-Semitism
   

Sites that contain links to numerous think tanks and academic research centers:

 
  National and International Jewish Organizations
     
  Jewish Fund for Justice
   
  Machers - the Ultimate Jewish Website
   
  Jewish Internet Guide
 
 
 
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