Dr. Lee Cahaner
Former Research Fellow, Ultra-Orthodox in Israel Program
Recent Publications written by Dr. Lee Cahaner
Population
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
First chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Education
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Second chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Third chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Lifestyles
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Fifth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Financial Literacy
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Sixth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Employment
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner, Yael Bachar
Fourth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Population
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
First chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Education
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Second chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Third chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Lifestyles
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fifth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Health
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Sixth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Employment
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Yael Bachar
Fourth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Population
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
First chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Education
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Second chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Third chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Lifestyles
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fifth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Effects of COVID-19, Views on Democracy and the Media, and Religion in Israel
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Sixth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Employment
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Yael Bachar
Fourth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
80% of Ultra-Orthodox Women Participate in the Workforce - 2022 Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
The seventh annual report on ultra-Orthodox society in Israel found that in 2021 78% of ultra-Orthodox women and 51% of the men participate in the workforce; preliminary reports show a slight improvement in the first three quarters of 2022 - 80% and 53% respectively. In addition 44% of the ultra-Orthodox in Israel live in poverty
Population
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
First chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Education
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Second chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Third chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Employment
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fourth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Lifestyles
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fifth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Knowledge of Languages, Wellbeing, Transportation and Road Safety
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Sixth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Two Thirds of Ultra-Orthodox Are Online
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Despite public criticism, two thirds of ultra-Orthodox Israelis are now online
An Increase Among Ultra-Orthodox Men Enrollment in Higher Education and Yeshivas
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Ultra-Orthodox Jews now make up 13% of Israelis, and are continuing to grow rapidly. In 2020, the pandemic led to an increase in the number of applicants for professional and academic training, especially among ultra-Orthodox men
Population
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
First chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Third chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Employment
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fourth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Lifestyles
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fifth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
The Internet and the Digital World
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Sixth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Population
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
First chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Education
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Second chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
IDF or Civilian Service
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Third chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Employment
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Fourth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Fifth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
COVID-19 and Ultra-Orthodox Society
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Sixth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Education
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Second chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Population
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
First chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Education
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Second chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
IDF or Civilian Service
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Third chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Employment
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fourth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Fifth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
Social Mobility
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach
Sixth chapter of six of the 'Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel'
2019 Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel: Highlights
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
The 2019 Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel provides both a snapshot of the ultra-Orthodox in Israel today and an analysis of trends characterizing this community in recent decades, in key areas such as demography, education, employment, and use of leisure time.
The Ultra-Orthodox Community on the Conservatism-Modernism Spectrum
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox sector is less homogeneous than most assume.
Population and Demographics
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Education
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
The third out of six chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Employment
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
The fourth out of six chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Ultra-Orthodox Lifestyles
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
The fifth out of six chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Health
Written By: Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Lee Cahaner
Israel’s Looming Ultra-Orthodox Housing Crisis
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner
The Minister of Finance has invested tremendous resources in meeting the needs of the Israeli middle class. However, even with these efforts, the minister has failed to address the ultra-Orthodox’s needs — a mistake that has contributed to an acute housing crisis for this sector of Israeli society.
Way of Life & Voting Patterns
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Maya Choshen
The fifth out of five chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Population & Demographics
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Maya Choshen
The first out of five chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Education
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Maya Choshen
The second out of five chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Poverty & Standard of Living
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Maya Choshen
The third out of five chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Haredi women lead change
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner
Are women leading the change in ultra-Orthodox society or are they preserving their unique way of life? Learn more about the tension between the possibilities that the modern world offers ultra-Orthodox women and the many complex challenges facing them.
Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Maya Choshen
Israel Democracy Institute and the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research published today the 2017 Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel. The report presents trends in population, education, employment, and leisure in the ultra-Orthodox sector in Israel.
The Ultra-Orthodox Community's New Trend: From Isolationism to Involvement
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner
In 2017, we have to ask: Who is ultra-Orthodox? What are the boundaries of ultra-Orthodox society? What are the boundaries of ultra-Orthodox identity within the Israeli sphere?
Employment
Written By: Dr. Lee Cahaner, Dr. Gilad Malach, Dr. Maya Choshen
The fourth out of five chapters of the Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
Videos written by Dr. Lee Cahaner
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2018 Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel
IDI’s 2018 report on ultra-Orthodox society is out - shedding light on changing trends in population, education, employment, and leisure in the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.
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Where Will the Ultra-Orthodox Community Live in 2040?
The State of Israel needs to come up with appropriate living solutions for the ultra-Orthodox, whose numbers are expected to increase significantly.
