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Now in its 16th year, The Caesarea Forum is the most important economic conference in Israel. This year's Forum focused upon environmental policy, the global economy, the challenge of local authorities, and Israel's macro-economic policy
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The Prime Minister's Conference for the Minority Sector
The Prime Minister’s Conference provides an open forum for Arab sector representatives, policy experts, and decision-makers to collaborate on projects aimed at remedying the many problems faced by the Arab minority in Israel. The 2008 Conference focused upon education, economy, and regional governance |
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Event Summary - Summer 2008
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June 25 – Forum on Halachic Zionism
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On June 25th, top scholars gathered at the Israel Democracy Institute to discuss ways in which Torah-based Jewish law can be adapted to fit the needs of a modern democratic state
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July 2-3 - 16th annual Caesarea Economic Policy Planning Forum
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Experts from the academic world, the Bank of Israel, the Finance Ministry and the business world met to draw up recommendations in selected areas of Israeli economic policy
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July 8 - Seminar and Film Screening: The Guttman Center for Applied Social Research
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The Guttman Center holds the largest, most comprehensive database of public opinion surveys in Israel. The July seminar included a review of recent polling data, as well as the screening of a film about the Center's history
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July 10 - Prime Minister's Conference on the Minority Sector
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The Prime Minister’s Conference on the Minority Sector convened to review the progress of a process begun in 2007 to study the state of education, economy, and regional governance within the Israeli-Arab population
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July 21 - President's Conference: 2008 Israeli Democracy Index
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The findings of the 2008 Index reveal growing mistrust of government institutions and strong anti-political sentiments. Presentation of the Democracy Index takes place yearly at IDI's President's Conference
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August 7 - Secular Indoctrination in the 21st Century
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IDI welcomes students from The Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. This special summer session will be hosted by Senior Research Fellow Asher Arian
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For more information on upcoming events, or to inquire about participation, please contact Ms. Hagit Sharon-Agmon at 02-530-0843
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Inside the IDI
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President's Conference: 2008 Israeli Democracy Index
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Hosted at the President's Jerusalem residence, IDI's 2008 President’s Conference included presentations by President Peres, Supreme Court President Dorit Beinish, and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. The event included an in-depth discussion of the findings of IDI’s 2008 Israeli Democracy Index
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Zionist Halakha in a Modern Jewish State
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On June 25th, rabbis, intellectuals, and Halakhic (Jewish legal) scholars gathered at the Israel Democracy Institute for a conference exploring the complex interplay between Zionism, the modern State of Israel, and Jewish law
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Palestinian Damage Claims - an Op-Ed by Mordechai Kremnitzer and Roi Konfino
Is the State of Israel responsible for compensating Palestinians for damages incurred during the war on terror? This op-ed, co-written by IDI Senior Fellow Mordechai Kremnitzer, discusses the recent steps taken to pass legislation exempting the State of responsibility |
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Reflections on the 2007-2008 school year - An interview with the Director of IDI's Educational Program
To mark the end of the 2007-2008 school year, IDI's Daphna Gruber presents the accomplishments and impact of IDI's 'Living Democracy' program and reflects upon plans for the coming year |
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Public Opinion in the Years Following the Foundation of the State of Israel - Dana Blander
How did the early immigrants to Israel view the policy decisions of their young government? IDI Researcher Dana Blander surveys public opinion data predating the founding of the State and provides valuable insight into public sentiments during Israel's early years |
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Women Plaintiffs in Rabbinical Courts: The Struggle to Solve the Problems of Mesoravot Get [women denied a divorce] - Rivkah Lubitch
Marriage, divorce, and conversion in modern Israel are civil functions governed by Jewish law, or Halakha. IDI Researcher Rivkah Lubitch explores the challenges posed by the modern implementation of traditional Jewish law. Her case study focuses upon divorce within the Israeli rabbinical courts |
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