Living together on multicultural campus: Student’s Perspectives in Israeli Higher Education Institutions

This survey examined attitudes, perceptions, and experiences regarding studying in multicultural academic institutions among Jewish and Arab students in various universities and colleges across Israel. The research provided response to numerous issues related to studying in multicultural academic institutions that were not examined at all by the local scientific research, such as the promotion of universal values by the institutions or the practical consequences of studying in them. It also provided a response to issues that were examined in a relatively limited way in the past, such as perceptions of academic climate in campus, experiences of racism and discrimination, and perceptions of distance, foreignness and alienation inside campuses.
Past initiatives to strengthen the Israeli society: Lessons from the Past

Israel is in the midst of a multidimensional crisis combining legislative initiatives, policy changes and public upheaval. This led to long lasting protests that exposed the fragmentation of the Israeli society. The Samuel Neaman Institute has addressed issues related to the Israeli society since 2005, including a unifying definition of societal resilience (Gal, Padan, 2020). […]
Survey of Attitudes of the Residents of Umm El-Fahm

A survey of personal and community security was conducted in the city of Umm al-Fahm during the months of November-December 2021. The survey dealt with the personal security of residents of the city, their relationship to and with the police, and examined the satisfaction of the inhabitants of the city with the City Council and […]
Social Resilience In Arab Society

The preoccupation with resilience and emergency preparedness is currently in a central place in the public, political and academic discourse. This work is not unique to Israel, however, in the world the practice of resilience is in the context of natural disasters, while in Israel, the practice is mainly in the context of security issues, […]
Arab minority participation in collective action for provision of public goods in the general Israeli society.

The societal and economic integration of the Arab minority is considered an essential factor for Israel.This research inquires how Arab minority members resolve the social dilemma of participation in collective action at the general society level.The recent unrest (May 2021) which un-stabilize co-existence and integration, poses a strategic challenge for Israel as a liberal democracy. […]
The Corona Crisis as a Growth Engine for the North of Israel

This report includes insights and recommendations on the Corona crisis as a growth engine for the north of Israel. It focuses in three areas: Economics & Industry 4.0, Education improvement, and the Social System in the north. This is a result of three roundtables in the above three areas. The work was done in a […]
Fixing military conscription by adding new mistakes? Critical comments on “Equal for All” guideline.

The report is a critical review on the content of an official “Guideline” submitted by the ‘Pnima’ movement in early 2020, entitled “Recruitment and Equal Service for All.” At the heart of the outline is the proposal that all sectors of Israeli society, including the Arab and ultra-Orthodox ones, will be recruited at age 18, […]
Characterization and master plan for the Shefar’am new industrial park

This research defines the recommended strategy and establishes a master plan for the new industrial park in Shefar’am which is planned to be built in the east side of the town. The focus is on strategic characterization of the new industrial park, recommending the preferred execution method and identifying the needed managerial institutions, in […]
The Struggle for Palestinian Hearts and Minds: Violence and Public Opinion in the Second Intifada

This paper examines how violence in the Second Intifada influences Palestinian public opinion. Using micro data from a series of opinion polls linked to data on fatalities, we find that Israeli violence against Palestinians leads them to support more radical factions and more radical attitudes towards the conflict. This effect is temporary, however, and vanishes […]
A Strategy for Developing Employment Opportunities for the Arabs in Israel: The Vision for Expanding the Arab Middle Class

This study analyzes the problems that face the Arab community in Israel in the field of work and employment. It presents a strategy for developing employment opportunities for the Arab minority in Israel. Moreover, the study suggests a new vision for expanding the Arab middle class in Israel by developing equal employment opportunities.