Our Institute: The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research (formerly the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies) is the leading institute in Israel for the study of Jerusalem’s complex reality and unique social fabric. Established in 1978, the Institute focuses on the unique challenges facing Jerusalem in our time and provides extensive, in-depth knowledge for policy makers, academia, and the general public. Our Work: The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs and educates on critical issues. It disseminates its cumulative knowledge through conferences, panel discussions,the media and briefings. Its many years of multi-disciplinary work have afforded the Institute a unique perspective that allowed it to expand its research and address complex challenges confronting Israeli society in a comprehensive manner. Our Mission: Policy makers require relevant, reliable information and informed analyses on which to base their decisions. Our mission is to contribute to decision-making, policy and planning processes and to influence their outcomes in Jerusalem and in Israel. To this end, we produce accurate, thorough data, conduct interdisciplinary policy-oriented research and provide innovative policy recommendations and planning proposals for the benefit of decision makers, stakeholders, and the public.