The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies is a think tank for research & ideas on Jerusalem, environmental and innovational policy in Israel, and management of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Institute focuses on the unique challenges of modern Jerusalem, and its analyses are widely acclaimed by policy makers, scholars and the general public.
Every year, the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies releases new data about the city and its residents on the eve of Jerusalem Day. The following document contains the principal data of the yearbook and was compiled by JIIS researchers under the direction of Dr. Maya Choshen....
AcademiCity is a unique initiative founded by the Jerusalem Development Authority in cooperation with the Municipality of Jerusalem and the JIIS. The initiative is intended to foster a unique learning experience in Jerusalem, based on cooperation among the various academic institutions in the city as well as between these institutions and the city ...
The Arab neighborhoods of East Jerusalem are in a way "Terra incognita" to the public but also to the government authorities. This is true despite the fact that Jerusalem holds a central place in the conflict. This new research project deals with a broad range of aspects related to the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem and seeks to ...
After decades of isolation from the broader society, a dramatic rise has been noted in the number of haredi [ultra-orthodox] men and women seeking academic qualifications and, subsequently, a place in the general labor market – the men in particular. The study, completed last month examined the success rate of haredis finding work upon graduation, ...
A new book by JIIS researcher Dr. Amnon Ramon offers an in-depth look at Israel’s relationship with Christianity and the Christian world. It examines that connection over time and presents recommendations for the future. Ramon opens Christians and Christianity in the Jewish State by underscoring the unique relationship between Judaism and Christian...
The Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem presents an up-to-date picture of life in Jerusalem – in tables, graphs, maps and other statistics, covering a wide range of topics. In honor of Jerusalem Day 2013 we are pleased to present the 27th edition of the Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem....
The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies recently hosted a conference, on the topic of: Indicators for assessing the state of a local authority. A joint enriching discussion was held on measuring and assessing local authorities together with heads of authorities, CEOs, strategic unit directors and senior government officials. ...
The JIIS recently received a generous grant to expand its research on the topic of sustainability. The "Urban Sustainability 2030" project will focus on promoting sustainable urban lifestyles. The project will particularly focus on sustainable consumption, innovation and resilience with the aim of creating a new policy framework and seek ...
During the 2011-2012 academic year there were 10,600 doctoral students in Israel, constituting 4.1% of the population of students. What is the ratio of women among doctoral students? What is the most popular field of study? What university has the largest number of doctoral students? Read our column and find out!...
This publication presents an updated and concise picture of Jerusalem and of the trends and changes in the city in a wide range of fields, including population, employment, education, tourism, and construction. In this edition, for the first time, a chapter on the Business and industry is included. ...
SPREE is a three-year project within the environment theme, focusing on “Servicizing Policy Packages” within three sectors. Servicizing Systems facilitate the transition from selling products to providing services with the aim of achieving a truly sustainable economy where economic growth is decoupled from environmental impact. It was initiated by ...