Innovation at the Crossroads between Science and Technology
The book contains the papers presented at a S.Neaman conference bearing the same name. The objective was to create a dialog between scientists and engineers and philosophers and historians of science and technology.
“The Israeli nutrition plate in 2050” an interim report within the Israel 2050 food security project
The interim report is part of our effort to shape Israel’s national policy for food security in 2050. The report focuses on the recommended diet for 2050 in Israel and its implications, defining the composition, structure, and content of the Mediterranean nutrition plate that aligns with Israeli culture, tastes, lifestyle, climate and agricultural conditions, while ensuring a sustainable and healthy diet.
Israel in 2030, Liberal Democracy, Populistic or Autocracy? ‘Round Table’ Discussion
The Economy and Society Forum, ‘Round Table’ Discussion, February 29th, 2024. The round table discussion took place as part of the Economy and Society Forum at Neaman Institute. It focused on democracy in Israel as the cornerstone of any discussion in the realm of economy and society. For several years now, Israeli society has experienced […]
North Wind: Local Patriotism and National Crisis
This report presents the findings of a survey conducted among residents of the north of Israel who were evacuated from their homes following the events of October 7 and the war that broke out in its wake.
The evacuation of the northern residents is a unique and unprecedented event in the history of Israeli society.
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes and are living in hotels and other evacuation centers. The survey was conducted by the Samuel Neaman Institute’s survey system, headed by Golan Tamir.
Haredi Recruitment in Israel – A Broad Perspective
The issue of Haredi conscription, including the recurring rounds of legislation, holds immense and intricate significance: it encompasses social, security, political, judicial, and ethical dimensions. Alongside political engagement within the government and Knesset, public discourse — rages no less fervently the moral-ethical question of equality in the burden of service. Most of the discussion, on […]
Home: Milestones in Shaping a Policy for the Return of Residents to their Homes at the End of the War
The State of Israel faces an unprecedented situation in its history following the horrific massacre of communities in the South on October 7th. Tens of thousands of residents were evacuated from their homes, initially from the Gaza Envelope area and later from the northern border. At the time of writing, three months after the outbreak […]
Indicators for evaluating the involvement of university researchers in the transfer of knowledge to society – Scientific and technological human capital – Selected topics – Part II
The current study, conducted at the Shmuel Naaman Institute, focused on reviewing international practices for defining, measuring, and encouraging social engagement among academic staff in countries such as the UK, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand. The report includes an analysis of existing reports on metrics for social engagement by researchers, a review of metrics for measuring research impact on society by the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, and an examination of incentive models at universities in Europe.
Democracy as a Critical Infrastructure during a State of Emergency
Democracy is not only an essential infrastructure during normal times; in fact, safeguarding it becomes even more crucial during times of emergency. This document explores the intricate relationships between democracy, individual rights and emergencies. The authors acknowledge that acute crises, like natural disasters, pandemics or wars, may warrant deviations from both the formal facet of […]
Populism – A Survey of Recent Research
Survey of recent research on Populism
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). […]