Jewish People Policy Institute

New report:

Fear of internal division outweighs concern over Iran

According to the annual report by the Jewish People Policy Institute, the majority of the Israeli public views domestic rifts as the primary threat facing the country.

JPPI Dir. Gen.:

'Israel must invest more in Diaspora Jewry '

Dr. Shuki Friedman, Dir. Gen. of the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), urges Israel to invest more in Jewish education and identity-building abroad, saying the state has a responsibility to strengthen Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora.

New JPPI study: Sharp deterioration in EU rhetoric toward Israel

Analysis of nearly a decade of official EU statements reveals 60% surge in negative rhetoric toward Israel following Hamas attack.

Poll reveals:

Losing elections 'intolerable' to vast majority of leftists

New poll indicates around half of right-wing voters see losing elections as 'upsetting but manageable,' while only negligible percentage of left-wing voters will respect results not in their favor.

JPPI:

Disproportionate UN focus and criticism toward Israel

A JPPI analysis of over 1,100 statements by UN Secretary-General António Guterres finds Israel is mentioned far more than other nations and in a significantly more negative tone, raising concerns over consistency and neutrality.

Poll:

80% of US Jews plan to celebrate Pesach Seder

New poll reveals a significant gap in public perceptions regarding the Jewish character of the state, with 66% of respondents saying Israel is Jewish “to the right extent."

Survey:

Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

JPPI survey finds strong Israeli support for the Iran strike, record trust in President Trump on US-Israel relations, and a majority backing time for his Gaza plan.

Qatar media attacks Trump, criticizes Iran war

A JPPI analysis finds Al Jazeera and AJ+ coverage of the Iran war overwhelmingly negative, often criticizing President Donald Trump.

JPPI poll:

Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

JPPI’s January index shows strong Jewish support for US calls to topple Iran’s regime, alongside mixed views on Venezuela and rising interest in Aliyah.

Study:

Turkey displays antisemitism and hostility towards Israel

A new Institute for Jewish People Policy study highlights deep hostility toward Israel, normalization of Hamas, and strongly antisemitic discourse in media associated with Erdoğan’s regime in Turkey.

Poll: 40% of Israelis fear election results won't be accepted

One-third of the Israeli public is not convinced the 2026 elections will be fair; about 40% fear the election results will not be accepted, JPPI report says.

JPPI study reveals:

Major US influencers significantly upped antisemitic rhetoric

New JPPI AI-based study finds sharp rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric among leading right-wing influencers in the United States.

State commission of inquiry:

Will Judge Amit appoint the state commission of inquiry alone?

Jewish People Policy Institute index finds majority support for a balanced appointment model of a state commission of inquiry on the war. Small minority believes government or Knesset should appoint the commission, sharp gaps between right and left.

How did world leaders react to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre?

A Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) AI analysis finds world leaders largely recognized the significance of the Bondi Beach shooting, but Australia's PM & Muslim nations' reactions were disappointing.

Survey:

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

American Jews express sharp concern over Mamdani’s election, with most fearing it will harm Jewish security and reflect rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US.

Survey:

Israeli Jews turn to tradition, shift right politically amid war

New data shows growing religious observance and increased belief in God, with a sharp rightward political shift, particularly among Jewish youth in Israel.

US Jews say Israel’s existence is vital, back Trump peace plan

A new survey finds most US Jews view Israel as vital to Jewish continuity, support Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, and credit him with securing the hostage release deal.

JPPI report:

'Antisemitism at record highs; report warns of alarming trends.'

The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) annual report warns of declining Jewish well-being worldwide, citing weakened cohesion, resilience, and identity under war, antisemitism, and diplomatic pressures.

Poll:

Israelis set red lines on war in Gaza

The JPPI September index indicates a clear majority against Hamas rule and against a full withdrawal from Gaza, but shows Israelis are willing to consider a deal to secure the release of hostages.

Foreign Ministry:

'Coordinated media bias turns news into politics'

Study: 77% of global media coverage of Operation Rising Lion targets Israel, only 23% Iran. Foreign Ministry: ‘When 150 outlets choose to stop reporting news, it’s politics, not journalism.’

JPPI survey:

75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

JPPI survey shows 75% of US Jews fear Israel could become a pariah in the West, nearly half conceal their Jewish identity.

New JPPI report warns:

Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

New report from the Jewish People Policy Institute highlights the existential threats facing Israel Studies in American universities, citing rising anti-Israel sentiment, academic marginalization, and ideological bias.

US campus antisemitism

'I have to consider whether to wear a Star of David'

A new report reveals a disturbing reality on U.S. and European campuses since the October 7th attack: 96% of Jewish students reported harassment, alienation, and fear due to their Jewish identity.

Poll:

Most Israelis believe Hamas rule will survive

Findings from the Jewish People's Policy Institute indicate that 57% of Israelis estimate that after the war in Gaza, Hamas will continue to rule the strip, although possibly under a different name.

Survey:

Nearly 70% of American Jews support Operation Rising Lion

While a majority of participants in JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People panel believe Israel's decision to attack Iran was correct, the majority said the US should not actively participate in those strikes.

Survey: Over 60% of Israelis fear potential civil war

New JPPI poll shows 51% of Israelis believe Supreme Court should not interfere in dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.

JPPI study reveals widespread antisemitism in Egyptian media

New JPPI study reveals: 87% of articles about Israel in the past year were negative; 29% of articles mentioning Jews contained antisemitic content.

Religious Zionism:

30% say disperse government, but don't exempt haredim

New Jewish People Policy Institute poll reveals majority of public believes that government's main motive in promoting draft law is coalition survival.

Poll:

84% of Jewish-Israeli respondents: No peace in foreseeable future

Jewish People Policy Institute poll reveals majority of Jews and minority of Arabs in Israel agree 'no chance of a peace agreement with the Palestinians in foreseeable future.'

Poll:

Shin Bet suffers severe loss of trust

Israeli Society Index shows sharp decline in public trust in Shin Bet, especially among right-wing voters, 68% of respondents express distrust in Netanyahu.

Poll:

Large majority of Israelis prefer hostage deal to war

A survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute shows that a majority of the Israeli public supports fully completing the hostage deal and postponing a decision on the future of Hamas rule in Gaza.

Poll:

Less than a week before elections, many Jews still undecided

Trump voters say Israel key factor in decision, American Jews' support for Democrats hits all-time low, JPPI poll shows.

JPPI survey:

Looking back at a year of war

Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) survey finds that 'Following recent IDF successes in Lebanon, public confidence has significantly risen in the IDF’s senior command, and, consequently, confidence in the chances of winning the war.'

Report reveals:

Conditions for Jews in Diaspora significantly deteriorated

JPPI's disquieting 2024 report, 'A Year of War,' reveals deep concerns surrounding the future of global Jewry and the State of Israel.

Survey:

Plurality of Israeli Jews oppose withdrawal from Philadelphi

New JPPI survey shows that the Israeli government's position on whether the IDF should remain in Gaza is in line with that of its voters and a plurality of the Israeli public.

Survey of Israelis:

Jewish identity strong, but growing secular-haredi divide

Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) releases latest Israeli Society Index showing the strengthening of attachment to Jewish values and traditions among secular Israelis, even as they express growing discontent with the haredi community and religious subgroups.

Survey:

US Jews more confident in IDF than Israelis

A new survey shows that American Jews are more confident that Israel will emerge victorious from the war than their Israeli brethren are.

Poll of US Jews:

Kamala Harris less pro-Israel than Biden

According to Jewish People Policy Institute poll, US Vice President Kamala Harris is less pro-Israel than President Joe Biden

Survey:

US Jews more optimistic about Israel's future than America's

Jewish People Policy Institute publishes results of Kol Haam: Voice of the Jewish People Survey, which show more Jews believe US is not supporting Israel enough.

Survey:

Majority of US Jews see Israel's actions in Gaza as 'acceptable'

JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index survey reveals: Campus protests heighten sense of anti-Jewish discrimination in US, while Jewish support for President Biden holds strong.

60% of Israeli Arabs:

Don't punish students who support Hamas

Jewish People Policy Institute survey shows Israeli Arabs do not support Hamas, want their children to move abroad.

Despite admin's opposition

Majority of US Jews support Rafah operation

A poll by JPPI found that American Jews are in consensus about the need for Israel to operate in Rafah. A majority also says Senator Chuck Schumer had no place to call for elections in Israel.

Dr. Shuki Friedman:

'Sanctions are because of internal American politics'

The vice-president of the Jewish People Policy Institute says that the American government is sanctioning Israel not for either Israel or the Palestinians, but for the upcoming Presidential elections.

Survey:

57% of Jewish citizens see settlements as security asset

New survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute shows over 90% of coalition voters see settlements as enhancing Israeli security, while over 70% of opposition voters have the opposite opinion.

Poll: 26% of Israeli Jews want Gush Katif rebuilt

New poll by JPPI shows: Just 5% of Jews in Israel are willing to see Palestinian Authority rule Gaza after war ends.

New Study:

Most Jews in Israel and Diaspora feel rift between them

47% of participants in Jewish People Policy Institute study feel that Israelis don't acknowledge or care about Diaspora Jews

Former Mossad Director:

'Israel should provide defensive weapons to Ukraine'

Former Mossad Director at Jewish People Policy Institute: Israel may find itself on wrong side of US & NATO allies due to Ukraine policy.

New study shows Jewish spouses matter

Children of intermarriage less likely to identify as Jews, engage in Jewish activities; only 15% of non-Orthodox US Jews have Jewish spouse.

'Jewish Diaspora leaders support moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Report shows Diaspora leaders feel Jerusalem is central to world Jewry but are worried about lack of 'Jewish pluralism' in Israel's capital.

Israeli Jews, Arabs don't want to live in same neighborhoods

Survey finds Jewish and Arab citizens largely comfortable, but want to keep to their own communities.

Soldiers perceived to contribute most to the success of Israel

Jewish People Policy Institute Pluralism Index in Israel reveals 90% of Israeli Jews feel comfortable in Israel.

Yad L'Achim to PM: Do Something About Assimilation Now

The Yad L'achim organization called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to do something about the rise in assimilation.

'No Future for Diaspora Jews without the Jewish State'

Prime Minister responds to annual assessment of the Jewish People Policy Institute that shows number of Jews nearing pre-Holocaust level.

Report: Israel's Relations with Communities Abroad Suffering

Think-tank finds despite encouraging demographic growth, Israel must work to repair relationship with Jewish communities abroad.

World Jewish Population Back at Pre-Holocaust Levels

70 years since end of WWII, Knesset report shows global Jewish population, including mixed marriages, back at 16 million.

'Jewish Numbers Must Recover from the Holocaust'

Jews have proven numbers aren't everything - but they need effective strategy to expand in any event, says expert.

Israel's Epic Rise to Global Powerhouse

The State of Israel, and Jewish civilization around the world, are experiencing a historical Golden Age they must amplify, says historian.

How Jewish Civilization Fought and Won its Survival

Jewish Civilization's adaptability to multiple cultural environments has enabled it to survive internal tension and external trauma.

Jewish Leaders In US Call For 'Pluralism' In Israel

Jewish group calls on Diaspora Jews to help stop nuclear Iran threat, present findings saying world Jews want Jewish-democratic Israel.

Diplomat Dennis Ross Returns to Think Tank

Former U.S. envoy Dennis Ross has returned to co-chair the Jewish think tank, The Jewish People Policy Institute, (JPPI).