CURRENT PROJECTS

The Institute for Jewish & Community Research conducts on-going research in four areas:

Demography and Religious Identity
The Jewish people face serious demographic challenges. It is not easy to clearly identify who is Jew and who is not. How does the Jewish community adjust to significant changes in religious belief and identity?

The Growth and Vitality of Jewish Peoplehood
Organizational, cultural and ideological barriers to growth have developed. How can the Jewish community be more positive, open and welcoming?

The Security of the Jewish Community
Anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism in America and abroad have seen a dramatic increase in recent years. How is current anti-Semitism different than in the past and what are the appropriate institutional responses?

Philanthropy
American philanthropy, both Jewish and general, set the standard for giving in the world. What are the most important trends regarding both foundations and individual donors and how do they facilitate or inhibit positive societal change?

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