Civil Society in Jerusalem

Jerusalem - the Capital of Civil Society in Israel

2017 - Present

Research Type: Policy Research

Jerusalem is the capital of civil society in Israel. The city is a significant center of activity for Israeli non-profit organizations, with over 23% of all non-profits in the country operating in the city. In 2017, 4,077 active non-profits were operating in Jerusalem compared to 1,600 in Tel Aviv. The non-profits are highly significant from an economic point of view, as their combined annual budget is estimated to be between 15-25 billion USD, and they employ between one hundred to two hundred thousand people—a third of all those employed in the city.

The active involvement of civil society in Jerusalem in numerous areas has a profound influence on the social fabric of the city. This project aims to find ways to leverage Jerusalem as the capital of civil society in Israel to improve its image and functioning. It also aims to find ways to expand and strengthen civil society by creating connections between the activists in the various communities in the city.

Project Team

Researchers
Past Researchers

Ben Avrahami - Research Associate

Erela Hazan-Ganan - Planning and Urbanism Team Coordinator

Shira Nachmani - Past Publications Manager

Dr. Marik Shtern - Former Researcher

Nadan Feldman - Researcher

Sarit Bensimhon-Peleg - Deputy Director General for Research

Publications

Going against the Wind: The Role of NGOs in Jerusalem under an Ongoing Conflict

Pub no. 98

2004 | Authors: Nimrod Goren...

From March till July 2002, research has been conducted at the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies, aimed at assessing the role of civil society in Jerusalem in improving relations between...

Civil Society in Jerusalem -Methodical Research and Mapping

Pub No. 487

2018 | Authors: Dr. Marik Shtern, Lior Regev, Erela Hazan-Ganan...

This study presents a thorough quantitative view of the third sector and the place of civil society in the city. Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, a religious center, and Israel’s larg...

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