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.
Energy Forum 55: Energy in refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Airconditioningsystemsforuseinbuildingsaredivided into twomaintypes: unitary systems and central systems. To the first type belong window air conditioners, split air conditioners and mini-central ones. These are standard systems that constitute the lion’s share of installations in residential buildings and quite a few also in public, commercial and industrial buildings. Their cooling output usually ranges from 2-15 kW […]
Coping With the Israeli Industry Chains of Supply and the Deglobalization
The special situation of the State of Israel presents it with challenges that require a careful assessment of the situation regarding the capabilities and needs in a multi-year vision.
The purpose of the discussion at the round table was defined: a joint examination of whether it is possible to offer the Israeli government cables
Recommended policy in this regard. The discussion took place at the Shmuel Neman institution on July 10 2024 and this report summarize the recommendations
Effective Rehabilitation of the Border Settlements
‘A genuine rehabilitation of the border settlements necessitates comparing the land ownership rights of moshavim and kibbutzim with those of city residents. This comparison forms the basis for the “protection, strengthening, and compensation of the settlements” and must be a core element of any effective rehabilitation plan for settlements along the conflict lines in the […]
Communities of practice and the elevation of urban elementary teacher discourse about critical pedagogy of place
A new critical ethnographic study co-authored by prof. Tali Tal examines how urban elementary teachers, through a professional development (PD) program, shifted from viewing outdoor teaching spaces with a deficit perspective to an asset-focused one. Utilizing frameworks of communities of practice (CoP) and critical pedagogy of place (CPP), the study reveals how CoP supports discourse […]
Engineering and the Public Sector: Do They Go Hand in Hand? The Public Sector Needs Engineering Managers
Prof. Orit Hazzan urges higher education institutions, especially universities that train engineers, to emphasize the potential for engineering students to integrate into the public sector. She highlights the importance of exposing students to employment opportunities in this field, discussing the significance of engineering thinking in state management, promoting social involvement, addressing public sector problems during […]
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 […]
New Thought on Accelerating the Upgrading of Israel SME Industry to Use Industry 4 Technologies
Below we have proposed a rapid assimilation of Industry 4.0 in Israel, a program aimed at bringing out the SME industry from the current technological stagnation and place it at the forefront of global innovation.
Assessing the Effectiveness, Economic Benefits, and Social & Economic Impact of Obesity Prevention and Reduction Reforms
As of 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over a billion individuals globally are grappling with obesity, encompassing 650 million adults, 340 million adolescents, and 39 million children. This figure is on a relentless upward trajectory, and Israel is not exempt from this concerning trend. Like numerous nations worldwide, Israel is confronting the […]
