Food allergy policy in the Israeli school system 20.10.2026

 The Ministry of Education’s policy to manage food allergies in the school system rests on two elements that have no parallel in other countries: school-wide bans on declared allergens and the provision of medical assistants. Medical allergy associations…

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A new study proposes reassessing copayments for welfare services 19.10.2026

 In 2022 service users paid approximately NIS 678 million in copayments – about 6% of the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs’ budget  The full study is currently available only in Hebrew. Access to assistance through Israel’s welfare…

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The shortcomings of the Consumer Price Index: Ignoring the true cost of living 26.08.2026

Embargo until September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) at 6:00 am A new study by the Taub Center addresses the perception that the consumer price index (CPI) does not reflect the actual cost of living as experienced by households in…

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Artificial Intelligence Won’t Replace Human Intelligence, It Will Actually Raise It’s Value 26.08.2026

A new Taub Center study shows that, contrary to gloomy predictions that artificial intelligence will render reading, mathematics, and reasoning skills obsolete, demand for workers with strong foundational skills is only expected to grow. Researchers Michael Debowy, Prof….

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The sharp rise in the threshold for entering the Knesset in the upcoming elections 09.08.2026

The Taub Center has published a special paper ahead of the upcoming elections, pointing to a sharp rise in the threshold for entering the Knesset, driven primarily by the growth in the voting-age population since the 2022 elections….

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The Impact of Military Reserve Duty in Israel 28.07.2026

The Taub Center is publishing a short booklet presenting data showing that the extensive reserve duty performed since October 7 is expected to adversely affect the wages, employment, and higher education of reservists, and their families. The publication…

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Emergency Rooms Visits, Hospitalizations, and Mortality: The Effects of Heat Stress in Israel 12.07.2026

A new 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…

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A Picture of the Nation Israel’s Society and Economy in Figures 2026 18.06.2026

The Taub Center is publishing this year’s A Picture of the Nation 2026, which presents updated data on the state of Israeli society. The booklet includes selected findings from studies conducted at the Center over the past year,…

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