Centers

Center for Democratic Values and Institutions

The Center for Democratic Values and Institutions is dedicated to fortifying the democratic values and institutions of the State of Israel, based on the humanistic foundations of Judaism and the liberal foundations of Zionism.

The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Shared Society

The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Shared Society is focused on strengthening social solidarity and fostering commitment to democratic values in Israel. The establishment of the Center was made possible by a landmark gift from Irwin and Joan Jacobs, who have endowed it in perpetuity.

Center for Governance and the Economy

IDI's Center for Governance and the Economy aims to promote reforms in Israel's political system, civil service and labor market, in order to improve the functioning of these systems and increase public confidence in them.

Center for Security and Democracy

The Center for Security and Democracy addresses what is perhaps the greatest challenge facing the State of Israel: how to preserve a free society under conditions of permanent siege.

Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research

The Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research holds the largest, most comprehensive database on public opinion surveys in Israel.

Past Programs

The research portion of the following programs has been completed. IDI will continue to use this research to inform our work and implement related policies.

Israel and International Law

Bernard (Bernie) Marcus, Founder and International Chair (1929-2024)