Institute for Jewish Policy Research
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Our work is deliberately policy-oriented. We collect and analyse data to ensure that organisations working to fight antisemitism and foster Jewish life in the UK, Europe and across the world.
We are shocked by the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two victims, Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, as well as the injured.
Shocked, but not surprised.
Shocked, but not surprised.
October 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We are shocked by the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two victims, Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, as well as the injured.
Shocked, but not surprised.
Shocked, but not surprised.
The #JewishNewYear starts this evening, with its opening holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both days focused on reflection and introspection, and Succot to follow. To you, your families and your friends:
#ShanaTova – a happy, healthy and hopefully, a peaceful new year - from JPR.
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#ShanaTova – a happy, healthy and hopefully, a peaceful new year - from JPR.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The #JewishNewYear starts this evening, with its opening holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both days focused on reflection and introspection, and Succot to follow. To you, your families and your friends:
#ShanaTova – a happy, healthy and hopefully, a peaceful new year - from JPR.
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#ShanaTova – a happy, healthy and hopefully, a peaceful new year - from JPR.
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#MakingHeadlines
The desire to find a 'silver bullet' experience that will forge #JewishIdentity is an understandable ambition. However, as our new landmark study reveals, it is the cumulative effects of multiple experiences working together as part of a larger ecosystem that genuinely matter.
The desire to find a 'silver bullet' experience that will forge #JewishIdentity is an understandable ambition. However, as our new landmark study reveals, it is the cumulative effects of multiple experiences working together as part of a larger ecosystem that genuinely matter.
August 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
#MakingHeadlines
The desire to find a 'silver bullet' experience that will forge #JewishIdentity is an understandable ambition. However, as our new landmark study reveals, it is the cumulative effects of multiple experiences working together as part of a larger ecosystem that genuinely matter.
The desire to find a 'silver bullet' experience that will forge #JewishIdentity is an understandable ambition. However, as our new landmark study reveals, it is the cumulative effects of multiple experiences working together as part of a larger ecosystem that genuinely matter.
If you haven’t completed our 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆, this would be a good time to pause, have YOUR say, and make your opinions count: survey.jprpanel.org.uk/wix/2/p25928...
With only 7 days left to respond, don't wait. Your voice matters to us!
With only 7 days left to respond, don't wait. Your voice matters to us!
July 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
If you haven’t completed our 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆, this would be a good time to pause, have YOUR say, and make your opinions count: survey.jprpanel.org.uk/wix/2/p25928...
With only 7 days left to respond, don't wait. Your voice matters to us!
With only 7 days left to respond, don't wait. Your voice matters to us!
Are you Jewish, 16+ and living in the UK?
Complete our Jews in Uncertain Times Survey and make your opinions count when policymakers plan for the future of our community:
survey.jprpanel.org.uk/wix/2/p25928...
20 minutes to impact the next 20 years.
Complete our Jews in Uncertain Times Survey and make your opinions count when policymakers plan for the future of our community:
survey.jprpanel.org.uk/wix/2/p25928...
20 minutes to impact the next 20 years.
June 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Are you Jewish, 16+ and living in the UK?
Complete our Jews in Uncertain Times Survey and make your opinions count when policymakers plan for the future of our community:
survey.jprpanel.org.uk/wix/2/p25928...
20 minutes to impact the next 20 years.
Complete our Jews in Uncertain Times Survey and make your opinions count when policymakers plan for the future of our community:
survey.jprpanel.org.uk/wix/2/p25928...
20 minutes to impact the next 20 years.
So, in this spirit, we have created a special quiz, ‘𝗪𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆?’, with ten questions about #Jewishlife worldwide and #JewishPeople today, based on recent JPR research.
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
So, in this spirit, we have created a special quiz, ‘𝗪𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆?’, with ten questions about #Jewishlife worldwide and #JewishPeople today, based on recent JPR research.
This weekend, Jews worldwide will attend a #seder, the central tradition of #Pesach (#Passover). On #sedernight we gather with our families to celebrate our freedom while discussing our shared narrative through food and song, knowing that millions of #Jews are doing the same.
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This weekend, Jews worldwide will attend a #seder, the central tradition of #Pesach (#Passover). On #sedernight we gather with our families to celebrate our freedom while discussing our shared narrative through food and song, knowing that millions of #Jews are doing the same.
#makingheadlines
Our new report finds 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅-𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, possibly transforming #Jewish Diaspora. Thank you @theguardian.com, @jewishnews.bsky.social, @jewishchron.bsky.social, @haaretzcom.bsky.social and others for sharing these essential findings!
Our new report finds 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅-𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, possibly transforming #Jewish Diaspora. Thank you @theguardian.com, @jewishnews.bsky.social, @jewishchron.bsky.social, @haaretzcom.bsky.social and others for sharing these essential findings!
March 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#makingheadlines
Our new report finds 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅-𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, possibly transforming #Jewish Diaspora. Thank you @theguardian.com, @jewishnews.bsky.social, @jewishchron.bsky.social, @haaretzcom.bsky.social and others for sharing these essential findings!
Our new report finds 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅-𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, possibly transforming #Jewish Diaspora. Thank you @theguardian.com, @jewishnews.bsky.social, @jewishchron.bsky.social, @haaretzcom.bsky.social and others for sharing these essential findings!
#makingheadlines
This week, Jews worldwide wear costumes to celebrate the #Jewish festival of #Purim. But, as JPR Executive Director Dr
Jinathan Boyd writes in his op-ed for The @jewishnews.bsky.social, many #Jews feel that they have to wear masks and hide their identity all year long.
This week, Jews worldwide wear costumes to celebrate the #Jewish festival of #Purim. But, as JPR Executive Director Dr
Jinathan Boyd writes in his op-ed for The @jewishnews.bsky.social, many #Jews feel that they have to wear masks and hide their identity all year long.
March 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#makingheadlines
This week, Jews worldwide wear costumes to celebrate the #Jewish festival of #Purim. But, as JPR Executive Director Dr
Jinathan Boyd writes in his op-ed for The @jewishnews.bsky.social, many #Jews feel that they have to wear masks and hide their identity all year long.
This week, Jews worldwide wear costumes to celebrate the #Jewish festival of #Purim. But, as JPR Executive Director Dr
Jinathan Boyd writes in his op-ed for The @jewishnews.bsky.social, many #Jews feel that they have to wear masks and hide their identity all year long.
Can’t find the time to read the report? We gathered interesting facts about #Jewisheducation from this and other JPR reports into a short read and infographic factsheet you can share:
www.jpr.org.uk/insights/fiv...
www.jpr.org.uk/insights/fiv...
February 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Can’t find the time to read the report? We gathered interesting facts about #Jewisheducation from this and other JPR reports into a short read and infographic factsheet you can share:
www.jpr.org.uk/insights/fiv...
www.jpr.org.uk/insights/fiv...
Our new report on Jewish schools in the UK finds 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟯𝟲 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. It also notes that that number decreased for the first time in the last academic year.
February 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our new report on Jewish schools in the UK finds 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟯𝟲 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. It also notes that that number decreased for the first time in the last academic year.
#makingheadlines
In his latest op-ed for @jewishnews.bsky.social, JPR Executive Director Dr Jonathan Boyd explores the pernicious effects of 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 on Jews in the UK and worldwide.
Read Jon's insight on the JPR website: jpr.org.uk/insights/per...
In his latest op-ed for @jewishnews.bsky.social, JPR Executive Director Dr Jonathan Boyd explores the pernicious effects of 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 on Jews in the UK and worldwide.
Read Jon's insight on the JPR website: jpr.org.uk/insights/per...
February 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
#makingheadlines
In his latest op-ed for @jewishnews.bsky.social, JPR Executive Director Dr Jonathan Boyd explores the pernicious effects of 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 on Jews in the UK and worldwide.
Read Jon's insight on the JPR website: jpr.org.uk/insights/per...
In his latest op-ed for @jewishnews.bsky.social, JPR Executive Director Dr Jonathan Boyd explores the pernicious effects of 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 on Jews in the UK and worldwide.
Read Jon's insight on the JPR website: jpr.org.uk/insights/per...
The session also featured the Director of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, Ms Sirpa Rautio; @euantisemitism.bsky.social, the @ec.europa.eu Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life; and Co-Chair of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation, The Rt Hon Eric Pickles.
February 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The session also featured the Director of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, Ms Sirpa Rautio; @euantisemitism.bsky.social, the @ec.europa.eu Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life; and Co-Chair of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation, The Rt Hon Eric Pickles.
JPR Executive Director Dr Jonathan Boyd presented JPR’s latest findings on antisemitism in Europe following the #october7attack on Israel and the following war in Gaza.
You can access our latest reports here: jpr.org.uk/reports (they're free to download)
You can access our latest reports here: jpr.org.uk/reports (they're free to download)
February 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
JPR Executive Director Dr Jonathan Boyd presented JPR’s latest findings on antisemitism in Europe following the #october7attack on Israel and the following war in Gaza.
You can access our latest reports here: jpr.org.uk/reports (they're free to download)
You can access our latest reports here: jpr.org.uk/reports (they're free to download)
#MakingImpact
Governments, civil society, representatives and experts from across the 57 @euosce.bsky.social member countries met this week in #Helsinki to discuss efforts to counter #antisemitism and other forms of #intolerance at the annual Conference on Addressing Antisemitism in the OSCE.
Governments, civil society, representatives and experts from across the 57 @euosce.bsky.social member countries met this week in #Helsinki to discuss efforts to counter #antisemitism and other forms of #intolerance at the annual Conference on Addressing Antisemitism in the OSCE.
February 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#MakingImpact
Governments, civil society, representatives and experts from across the 57 @euosce.bsky.social member countries met this week in #Helsinki to discuss efforts to counter #antisemitism and other forms of #intolerance at the annual Conference on Addressing Antisemitism in the OSCE.
Governments, civil society, representatives and experts from across the 57 @euosce.bsky.social member countries met this week in #Helsinki to discuss efforts to counter #antisemitism and other forms of #intolerance at the annual Conference on Addressing Antisemitism in the OSCE.
#MakingHeadlines
#Israel crossed 10 million inhabitants, surpassing countries such as Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. It is no longer a "small nation". Prof Sergio DellaPergola, Chair of the JPR European #Demography Unit, writes to the@jewishnews.bsky.social about it.
#Israel crossed 10 million inhabitants, surpassing countries such as Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. It is no longer a "small nation". Prof Sergio DellaPergola, Chair of the JPR European #Demography Unit, writes to the@jewishnews.bsky.social about it.
February 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#MakingHeadlines
#Israel crossed 10 million inhabitants, surpassing countries such as Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. It is no longer a "small nation". Prof Sergio DellaPergola, Chair of the JPR European #Demography Unit, writes to the@jewishnews.bsky.social about it.
#Israel crossed 10 million inhabitants, surpassing countries such as Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. It is no longer a "small nation". Prof Sergio DellaPergola, Chair of the JPR European #Demography Unit, writes to the@jewishnews.bsky.social about it.
Today is #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay. 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, #antisemitism has increased following the #october7 attacks in Israel by Hamas and the subsequent war in Gaza. But are there any signs of a Jewish 'exodus' from the UK?
January 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today is #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay. 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, #antisemitism has increased following the #october7 attacks in Israel by Hamas and the subsequent war in Gaza. But are there any signs of a Jewish 'exodus' from the UK?
News reports suggesting a massive ‘surge’ in #BritishJewish migrating to Israel have been going the rounds recently in the media. “#Jews are leaving the UK due to #antisemitism!” some reporters say. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲.
January 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
News reports suggesting a massive ‘surge’ in #BritishJewish migrating to Israel have been going the rounds recently in the media. “#Jews are leaving the UK due to #antisemitism!” some reporters say. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲.
#MakingHeadlines
Our new study of Jews in the #Netherlands exemplifies how #DemographicResearch can improve local community services, help us better understand recent global trends, and shake a few myths.
Our new study of Jews in the #Netherlands exemplifies how #DemographicResearch can improve local community services, help us better understand recent global trends, and shake a few myths.
January 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
#MakingHeadlines
Our new study of Jews in the #Netherlands exemplifies how #DemographicResearch can improve local community services, help us better understand recent global trends, and shake a few myths.
Our new study of Jews in the #Netherlands exemplifies how #DemographicResearch can improve local community services, help us better understand recent global trends, and shake a few myths.
David's appointment signals a bold new chapter for JPR as we continue to provide essential research and insight, driving forward its mission to support #Jewish communities in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Thank you, Stephen, and best of luck, David!
Thank you, Stephen, and best of luck, David!
January 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
David's appointment signals a bold new chapter for JPR as we continue to provide essential research and insight, driving forward its mission to support #Jewish communities in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Thank you, Stephen, and best of luck, David!
Thank you, Stephen, and best of luck, David!
We proudly announce the appointment of David Ereira as our new Chair, succeeding Stephen Moss CBE, who has provided JPR with exceptional leadership since 2015 and through some of the biggest challenges the #BritishJewish community has faced over the last decade.
January 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We proudly announce the appointment of David Ereira as our new Chair, succeeding Stephen Moss CBE, who has provided JPR with exceptional leadership since 2015 and through some of the biggest challenges the #BritishJewish community has faced over the last decade.
#makingheadlines
The @nytimes.com just gave away one of the facts in our #chanukah2024 printout… but like the miracle of the oil, our factsheet lasts for eight days so that you can share seven more facts about #jewishlife today with your family, friends and colleagues this holiday.
The @nytimes.com just gave away one of the facts in our #chanukah2024 printout… but like the miracle of the oil, our factsheet lasts for eight days so that you can share seven more facts about #jewishlife today with your family, friends and colleagues this holiday.
December 24, 2024 at 8:16 AM
#makingheadlines
The @nytimes.com just gave away one of the facts in our #chanukah2024 printout… but like the miracle of the oil, our factsheet lasts for eight days so that you can share seven more facts about #jewishlife today with your family, friends and colleagues this holiday.
The @nytimes.com just gave away one of the facts in our #chanukah2024 printout… but like the miracle of the oil, our factsheet lasts for eight days so that you can share seven more facts about #jewishlife today with your family, friends and colleagues this holiday.
Next week marks a special occasion when #Christmas and #Chanukah ‘collide’. To make the holiday a little more special, we’ve designed a printout with eight facts about Jews around the world today, one for each night of the festival.
Happy Holidays from JPR!
Happy Holidays from JPR!
December 20, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Next week marks a special occasion when #Christmas and #Chanukah ‘collide’. To make the holiday a little more special, we’ve designed a printout with eight facts about Jews around the world today, one for each night of the festival.
Happy Holidays from JPR!
Happy Holidays from JPR!
Dr Jonathan Boyd's latest op-ed for The @jewishnews.bsky.social focuses on the unseen #economicimpact of current events and crises on the local #jewishcommunity in the UK.
December 13, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Dr Jonathan Boyd's latest op-ed for The @jewishnews.bsky.social focuses on the unseen #economicimpact of current events and crises on the local #jewishcommunity in the UK.