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Professor Vernon Bogdanor CBE assesses the state of democracy in the contemporary world.  Noting recent developments in the Arab world, he offers a cautiously optimistic prognosis based in part on his view that the future will be written not by political elites, but by the people themselves.

tagged with: Democracy, Ideology, Politics

The first study of Jewish student identity in the UK. It demonstrates that certain universities are particularly popular among Jews, and shows that whilst anti-Israel activity at university is of some concern, most Jewish students are comfortable being open about their Jewishness on campus.

tagged with: Antisemitism, Campus, Culture, Education, Identity, Internet, Israel, “Jewish societies”, “Jewish studies”, “Religious practice”, Schools, Security, “Social media”, Volunteerism, Zionism, Intermarriage, Affiliation

Written by Poland's leading Jewish journalist, this study considers the views of a cross section of Polish Jewish leaders, and calls for greater investment in the development of Jewish culture.  Originally written in English, this is the Polish language translation.

tagged with: Aliyah, Antisemitism, Europe, “European Jews”, Culture, Education, Identity, Poland, “Religious Life"”, Heritage, Holocaust

A detailed look at Jewish life in Poland based on interviews with a broad range of Polish Jewish leaders.  It highlights the 'multiplier effect' of Jewish heritage programming, and explores the impact of the post-communist Jewish revival on Polish society as a whole. English language version.

tagged with: Aliyah, Antisemitism, Europe, “European Jews”, Culture, Education, Identity, Poland, “Religious Life"”, Heritage, Holocaust

This qualitative study, by the leading sociologist of Hungarian Jewry, examines the views of a cross section of Hungarian Jewish leaders, and calls for infrastructural reform in the Hungarian Jewish community. Originally written in English, this is the Hungarian language translation.

tagged with: Aliyah, Antisemitism, Europe, “European Jews”, Culture, Education, Identity, Hungary, “Religious Life"”, Heritage, Holocaust

Based on the views and opinions of a wide range of Hungarian Jewish leaders, this qualitative study provides an overview of contemporary Hungarian Jewish life, and calls for urgent structural reform in communal management.  English language version.

tagged with: Aliyah, Antisemitism, Europe, “European Jews”, Culture, Education, Identity, Hungary, “Religious Life"”, Heritage, Holocaust

Commissioned by the Wohl Charitable Foundation, this report provides a brief synopsis of existing reliable data on three issues within the British Jewish community: poverty, the elderly and children.

tagged with: “Child poverty”, Children, Demography, Disabilities, Elderly, Haredim, Poverty, Welfare, “Special Educational Needs”

A major study examining child poverty and deprivation within the British Jewish community. It demonstrates that Jews in Britain are far from being immune to the problem, particularly within the strictly Orthodox community where the issue is projected to become worse over time.

tagged with: Care, “Child poverty”, Children, Funding, Haredim, Poverty, “Service provision”, “Voluntary sector”, Welfare, “Special educational needs”

The first national survey to examine British Jewish attitudes to Israel in depth.  It demonstrates that British Jews are strongly attached to the country, and whilst deeply concerned about Israel's security needs, they are also eager to see compromises made in the quest for peace.

tagged with: Aliyah, antisemitism, Ideology, Israel, Identity, “Peace process”, politics, Security, Zionism