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5 Things You Must Know About the ultra-Orthodox Community in Israel
How many ultra-Orthodox live in Israel today? How many will watch this clip on the internet? How are ultra-Orthodox women transforming their community? How many are employed? What age to they get married?
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The State of Israeli Democracy: How Do Israelis Feel About Israel?
Those who get their information about Israel from the outside, might think the situation in Israel is not so great. But inside Israel, citizens are fairly proud, unified and optimistic.
Equal Opportunity for Israeli Arabs
Written By: Dr. Nasreen Haddad Haj-Yahya
Recent findings by the Central Bureau of Statistics on the Israeli labor market reveal that 80% of the country's Arab citizens are employed in jobs with difficult physical conditions. Watch a Research Reel about the NEET phenomenon among Israel’s Arabs.
Senior Israeli Reporters Discuss the Need for a Free and Independent Press
Especially now, it is important to remember: There is no watchdog that is more important, that barks louder or is more effective at safeguarding Israeli democracy.
The State of Israeli Democracy: How does Israel Measure Up?
Written By: Prof. Tamar Hermann
There is a sizeable gap between the way Israelis view their political situation and the way the world assesses the Jewish state.
Security and Democracy in the Modern Era
Written By: Prof. Yuval Shany
Israel has been in a state of emergency since 1948. But the nature of the threat has changed over-time—from full-scale military invasions to isolated airplane hijackings, from suicide bombings to missile attacks, and most recently, cyber and lone wolf terrorism.
These ever-evolving threats necessitate new responses and strategies.
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Privacy Matters in the Digital Age
Priavcy is a requirement for the proper functioning of any democratic society.
Ensuring a Vibrant Democracy
Written By: Yohanan Plesner
Who are Israel's Haredim?
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach
New statistics shed light on a population that was once hidden behind "walls of holiness." Today, those walls are beginning to break.
Why Must the IDF Investigate Itself?
Written By: Prof. Amichai Cohen
The Personalization of Politics
Written By: Prof. Gideon Rahat
Research Reel with Professor Gidon Rahat - The Personalization of Politics
Absentee Voting Rights
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
Research Reel with Dr. Ofer Kenig - The Absentee Voting Rights
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The Military Censor in the Digital Age
Research Reel with Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler - The Military Censor in the Digital Age
The Role of the Attorney General
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie
Research Reel with Dr. Guy Lurie - The Role of the Attorney General
Haredi Employment
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach
Research Reel with Dr. Gilad Malach - Haredi Employment
The Kosher Monopoly
Written By: Dr. Shuki Friedman
Defending Democratic Values
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
Research Reel with Amir Fuchs: Defending Democratic Values
Safest place for Arabs is Israel
Written By: David Suissa
David Suissa, President of the Jewish Journal, praises the work of IDI and IDI's VP Prof. Yedidia Stern.
