The Haredi Institute for Public Affairs was established in 2014, with the goal of advancing research-based policy on civic issues concerning the haredi community and its interaction with Israeli society. Forecasts of the Central Bureau of Statistics present dramatic findings concerning the continued growth of the haredi population in Israel, indicating a significant shift in the haredi community’s impact within Israeli society. These changes will have far-reaching implications for a variety of aspects of civilian life, including the economy, employment, housing and welfare. Examining these issues and formulating policy that addresses them is critical – not only for the haredi community but for Israeli society as a whole. Policy based on solutions adapted to the unique characteristics of the haredi community, viewed within the broader context of the needs of society as a whole, is vitally important and will benefit all of society. The Haredi Institute for Public Affairs was established to contend with these challenges; to address the need for presenting and analyzing the necessary data, in order to develop tools and strategies for the benefit of the haredi community and society as a whole. The Institute aims to serve as the knowledge base for decision makers, professionals and philanthropic entities that come in contact with these issues, and to work with them as a leading professional entity in this regard. Continue reading in the Institute website: https://machon.org.il/en/about-the-institute/about/ המכון החרדי למחקרי מדיניות נוסד בשנת 2014 במטרה לקדם מדיניות מקצועית מבוססת מחקר בסוגיות אזרחיות הנוגעות למפגש שבין הציבור החרדי והחברה הישראלית. קראו עלינו עוד באתר המכון: https://machon.org.il/אודותינו/החזון
