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24/6/2007 Floersheimer Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, is a research unit operating under the auspices of the Institute for Urban and Regional Studies and is the successor of the Floersheimer Institute for Policy Studies which operated in Jerusalem from 1991 at the initiative and continuing support of Dr. Stephen H. Floersheimer.

Floersheimer Studies continues to publish academic research in the realm of social sciences in Israel, focusing on such issues as central and local government relations; spatial planning; disparities between local authorities and more. All our publications are freely available from our web site.

Towards Municipal Elections – A Democratic Crisis?

28/5/2008

Conference on: Towards Municipal Elections – A Democratic Crisis? held on 1.07.08. The presentations of the lectures can be found in the Events link, on the left side of this page.

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1/6/2008

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Masry-Herzalla Asmahan

Jerusalem as an Internal migration Destination for Palestinian-Israeli Single Women

This study focuses on the migration to Jerusalem by young
Palestinian-Israeli women from Arab localities in Israel and
on their eventual choice to settle in the city rather than
return to their native localities. The study examines the
considerations that determine their initial decision to
migrate to Jerusalem, usually for the purpose of studies or
employment. The characteristics of these young women are
examined, as are those unique characteristics of Jerusalem
as a migration-absorbing city. Their choice to reside in
neighborhoods within Jerusalem and shifts in their
socio-economic status resulting from the move are also
explored.

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Razin Eran

City Center Revitalization and Retail Development in Israeli Local Authorities

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Hasson Shlomo
and Maoz Yifat and Noam Shoval and Gonen Amiram and Khamaisi Rassem and Nasrallah Rami

Jerusalem in the Future: The C

This publication presents the complex reality of Jerusalem
as a divided city analyzed by six contributors. Shlomo
Hasson examines the territorial, social, economic, and
political developments in Jerusalem and explores how they
may affect possible solutions to the problem of Jerusalem.
Shlomo Hasson and Rami Nasrallah explore the different
possible futures that may be played out in the city due to
the impact of local, national, and international
developments. Rassem Khamaisi proposes the alleviation of
the Palestinian plight through the realization of the right
to the city. Amiram Gonen explores new ways of strengthening
Jerusalem by creating new contacts between Israelis and
Palestinians. Noam Shoval examines the morphology of the
city and the impact of the security barrier on everyday
life. Ifat Maoz presents survey data on public opinion
regarding different solutions to the problem of Jerusalem.

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Nasrallah Rami

Is A Viable Democratic Palestine Possible?

In this publication Nasrallah sets out to explore whether or
not a democratic Palestinian State is possible. To answer
the question he analyses the events and processes within the
PA since Arafat's death, and pays special attention to the
rise to power of Hamas and its impact on the political and
social system. Following this analysis he presents three
scenarios: Total Collapse, National Consensus and Building a
Viable State, and The Impasse

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Gonen Amiram

Connected and Strengthened Jerusalem

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Anshel Pfefer

The Origins and Future Course of the National-Haredi Public

In the last two decades the national-haredi (ultra-orthodox)
community has become a central part of the religious public
in Israel. This research shows how the national-haredi
community recently identifies with extreme right wing
political trends and is often reviewed in the general media.
Despite that, it has neither been clearly defined nor has it
justified an in-depth examination of its cultural, social
and spiritual characteristics.
This research is a first attempt of its kind to define the
characteristics of this group, highlight significant
milestones in its development and the way in which it
influenced the religious public and its relationship with
the Israeli public at large. It analyzes the transformations
witnessed by the religious public which gave rise to this
phenomenon, as well as endeavors to predict its future
course.

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Khamaisi Rassem

Between Customs and Laws Planning and Management of Land in Arab Localities in Israel

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Kliot Nurit
and Shmueli Devorah and Khamaisi Rassem

Views and Perceptions of the S

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Lupu Jacob

Haredi opposition to Haredi Hi

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Luza Nimrod

On Land and Planning Majority-

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Abu-Asbah Khaled

The Arab Education in Israel:

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Hasson Shlomo

Between Nationalism and Democr

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Ben-Elia Nahum

The Missing Link: Regional Gov

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Hasson Shlomo

The Local Democratic Deficit:

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Razin Eran

Redistributing Municipal Reven

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Hasson Shlomo
and Karayanni Michael

Barriers to Equality: the Arab

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Billig Miriam

Social Capital and its Value i

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Arieli Shaul
and Schwartz Doubi and Tagari Hadas

Injustice and Folly: On the P

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Dahan Itzhak

Political Cultures in Developm

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Razin Eran
and Hazan Anna

Redistributing Municipal Wealt

This study analyzes options fo

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Cohen Bezalel

Economic Hardship and Gainful

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Gonen Amiram

Between Torah Learning and Ear

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Masry-Herzalla Asmahan

Jerusalem as an Internal migration Destination for Palestinian-Israeli Single Women

Razin Eran

City Center Revitalization and Retail Development in Israeli Local Authorities

Hasson Shlomo and Maoz Yifat and Noam Shoval and Gonen Amiram and Khamaisi Rassem and Nasrallah Rami

Jerusalem in the Future: The C

Nasrallah Rami

Is A Viable Democratic Palestine Possible?

Gonen Amiram

Connected and Strengthened Jerusalem

Anshel Pfefer

The Origins and Future Course of the National-Haredi Public

Khamaisi Rassem

Between Customs and Laws Planning and Management of Land in Arab Localities in Israel

Kliot Nurit and Shmueli Devorah and Khamaisi Rassem

Views and Perceptions of the S

Lupu Jacob

Haredi opposition to Haredi Hi

Luza Nimrod

On Land and Planning Majority-

Abu-Asbah Khaled

The Arab Education in Israel:

Hasson Shlomo

Between Nationalism and Democr

Ben-Elia Nahum

The Missing Link: Regional Gov

Hasson Shlomo

The Local Democratic Deficit:

Razin Eran

Redistributing Municipal Reven

Hasson Shlomo and Karayanni Michael

Barriers to Equality: the Arab

Billig Miriam

Social Capital and its Value i

Arieli Shaul and Schwartz Doubi and Tagari Hadas

Injustice and Folly: On the P

Dahan Itzhak

Political Cultures in Developm

Razin Eran and Hazan Anna

Redistributing Municipal Wealt

Cohen Bezalel

Economic Hardship and Gainful

Gonen Amiram

Between Torah Learning and Ear

Hasson Shlomo
and Maoz Yifat and Noam Shoval and Gonen Amiram and Khamaisi Rassem and Nasrallah Rami

Kliot Nurit
and Shmueli Devorah and Khamaisi Rassem

Hasson Shlomo
and Karayanni Michael

Arieli Shaul
and Schwartz Doubi and Tagari Hadas

Razin Eran
and Hazan Anna