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Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute Studies
For over 30 years, the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute has been working to further their mission of conducting social research to serve Israel and the Jewish world. Studies conducted by the Institute are often the first national studies of their kind and continue to be the authoritative source for many years after they are completed — resulting in the Institute's ability to make a difference.
Below are recent studies are some of the most recent publish studies — to read the full report please visit Myers — JDC — Brookdale Institute.
- The Elderly in Israel – the 2005 Statistical Abstract
Some of the questions this report expounds on include:
What are the income, health and social characteristics of the elderly? What is the extent of services for the elderly, and what are the patterns of development of these services? What is the availability of services for them regionally and locally?
- Survey of Ethiopian-Israelis in Ashdod; a Comparison between 2004 and 2002
This reports and evaluates the changes in the lives of single-parent and two-parent families, and young single persons from 2002 to 2004. Topics examined include the Ethiopian-Israelis' awareness of the existence of the Center, its use and satisfaction with it.
- Reducing Health Inequality and Health Inequity in Israel: Towards a National Policy and Action Program
The overall objective of this study was to explore the significance and place of health inequalities in the thinking and action of leaders of the Israeli health system and related social systems, and to identify policies and actions that could reduce health inequality in Israel.
- Learning from Success as Leverage for School-wide Learning: a Pilot Program 2002-2005
This program promotes the development of "ongoing learning" in schools, thereby enabling school communities to develop and fulfill their vision and mission. Initiated in 2003 the program was implemented in 45 secondary schools around the country.
July 2006
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