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09/08/2026

📢 Reminder: The Herbert M. Singer Conference — Autism Among Children in Israel: Time for Policy Change? — is coming up on 07/09 at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Seats are limited — register today!https://forms.monday.com/forms/8578be4aad7e8af4046e22ebb36ff40e?r=use1

04/08/2026

The Hidden Cost of Reserve Duty

Since October 7th, tens of thousands of Israelis have had an extraordinary burden of reserve service, and new Taub Center מרכז טאוב research shows the price isn't just measured in days away from home.

Our study finds that average pay per day of reserve duty dropped roughly 30% in 2024, and reservists who served the longest stretches could face lifetime earnings losses of 5–20%, depending on the scenario.

Beyond wages, the research points to ripple effects on employment, higher education, and family life -- costs that don't show up in any single paycheck but accumulate over years.

As Israel continues to lean on its reservists, this data underscores something simple: those who serve shouldn't have to absorb this cost alone. Policy needs to catch up to the reality on the ground.

Read the full study:

לחקר המדיניות החברתית בישראל

14/07/2026

🌡️ As heat waves become more frequent and intense, their impact goes far beyond discomfort, and they're placing increasing pressure on Israel's healthcare system.

A new Taub Center - מרכז טאוב study, the first of its kind in Israel, examines how heat stress affects emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and mortality across the country between 2010 and 2023.

The research provides important evidence to help policymakers prepare for the growing health challenges posed by climate change and strengthen the resilience of Israel's healthcare system.

📖 Read the full study here: https://www.taubcenter.org.il/en/research/heat-exposure/

This Taub Center study examines the relationship between heat stress and emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and mortality in Israel from 2010 to 2023. The researchers — Or Siman-Tov, Prof. Alex Weinreb, Irina Rogozovsky, and Dr. Maya Sadeh —...

13/07/2026

📢 Save the Date!

We're pleased to announce the new date for the Herbert M. Singer Conference:

Autism in Israel: Time for Policy Change?

🗓 Monday, September 7, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Ben Gurion University
🗣️ The conference will be conducted in Hebrew.

After postponing the original event due to the security situation, we're looking forward to bringing together researchers, policymakers, professionals, and advocates for an important conversation on advancing autism policy in Israel.

Please note: If you registered for the original conference date, you'll need to register again, as previous registrations are no longer valid.

📌 Registration is now open! We hope you'll join us for this important discussion.

Register here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/8578be4aad7e8af4046e22ebb36ff40e?r=use1

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23/06/2026

𝐀 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2026 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

Drawing on the latest data and research, the report examines key trends in the economy, labor market, education, health, welfare, demography, early childhood, and the environment. Together, these findings provide decision-makers, community leaders, and the public with an evidence-based perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Israel today.

Special thanks to Prof. Avi Weiss, President of the Taub Center, for editing and guiding this publication, and to the dedicated researchers at the Taub Center whose rigorous research, thoughtful analysis, and commitment to evidence-based policy made this report possible.

לחקר המדיניות החברתית בישראל

22/06/2026

We were pleased to welcome participants from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Major Gifts and Planned Giving Immersive Experience in Israel to the Taub Center this week.

The session featured a thoughtful discussion on some of the key social, economic, and demographic issues shaping Israel today. Prof. Avi Weiss, President of the Taub Center, joined by Shmuel Rosner, Senior Fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), and Prof. Michal Grinstein-Weiss, Executive Director of Myers JDC-Brookdale, for the conversation, which was expertly moderated by Rebecca Caspi, Director General, Israel Office and SVP, at the Jewish Federations of North America.

Thank you to JFNA and all of the participants for an engaging exchange of ideas. We appreciate the opportunity to share the Taub Center’s research and to contribute to conversations about Israel’s future.

02/06/2026

What Policy Changes Are Needed to Better Support Autistic Individuals in Israel?

Join us for the Taub Center's Herbert M. Singer Annual Conference:
"Autism in Israel: Time for Policy Change?"

Hear from leading experts in research, healthcare, education, and public policy, including a special address by Christopher Prinz, long-time leader of the OECD's disability policy work, who will share international insights from OECD countries.

📍 Ben-Gurion University
📅 June 8, 2026, 9:00-14:00 pm
Conference language: Hebrew

Registration is required:

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10/05/2026

Registration is now open for the Taub Center’s Herbert M. Singer International Conference: Autism in Israel: Time for Policy Change?

Held in collaboration with the Azrieli National Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Research, the conference will bring together leading experts from academia, government, healthcare, and education to discuss key challenges and policy directions shaping the future of autism services in Israel.

📅 June 8, 2026, 9:00-14:00
📍 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sonnenfeld Hall

The conference will be held in Hebrew.

Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited.

06/05/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon for an important conversation (in Hebrew) on
“Between Cost, Burnout, and Meaning: Life in the Reality of Prolonged War.”

As Israelis continue to navigate prolonged uncertainty and strain, this discussion will explore the personal, social, and emotional costs of sustained crisis — alongside questions of burnout, coping, meaning, and collective resilience.

Full invitation and details below (in Hebrew).

בין מחיר, שחיקה ומשמעות: החיים במציאות של מלחמה מתמשכת
הרצאה במסגרת שבוע הצדק החברתי

הנכם מוזמנים להרצאה בזום של פרופ' רבקה תובל-משיח, סגנית הנשיא לבינלאומיות והמשימה השלישית באוניברסיטת בר-אילן.

כיצד שומרים על חוסן ועל שפיות כשהחירום הופך לשגרה, והקצה אינו נראה באופק? במציאות הישראלית הנוכחית, אנחנו נדרשים לתפקד בתוך מרחב של אי-ודאות קיצונית.

במושב נדון בשלושת הצירים המנהלים את חיינו כעת:
ההכרה במחירים האישיים, המשפחתיים החברתיים והכלכליים שגובה מאיתנו הדריכות המתמדת; המנגנונים הנפשיים והמבניים שגורמים לנו להשחק וכיצד ניתן להתמודד ברמה האישית והמערכתית עם הכאב והקושי למקור של צמיחה, חיבור ועשייה.

מגיבים: פרופ' נדב דוידוביץ'​, ראש תכנית הבריאות, מרכז טאוב, ניר קידר, מנכ"ל מרכז טאוב

🗓 להוספה ליומן לחצו כאן: יום חמישי, 7.5.26 בשעה 16:00

להלן קישור לזום:
https://huji.zoom.us/j/81017297509?pwd=9YJagWUFqbaVoDOQ3HkgHPp5DffeLX.1

Meeting ID: 810 1729 7509
Passcode: 835365

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03/05/2026

A new article in The Jerusalem Post highlights recent research from the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies on how artificial intelligence is already reshaping Israel’s labor market.

The study finds that while overall unemployment remains relatively stable, AI is changing which professions are most vulnerable, with younger and less experienced workers in particular feeling the impact.

An important contribution to the growing conversation around AI, employment, and the future of work in Israel.

Researchers at the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies found that while AI’s impact on overall unemployment remains limited, it is already changing who becomes unemployed.