Canadian Institute for Jewish Research

The Canadian Institute for Jewish Research (CIJR) is an independent and internationally-respected academic think-tank based in Montreal and Toronto. It is unique in bringing the results of its research activities–focused mainly on Israel-, Middle East-, and Jewish-community-related issues–directly and quickly to the public, Jewish and non-Jewish, to students, and to the media and government. 

The purpose of the Canadian Institute for Jewish Research ’s respected volunteer academic Fellows and trained lay people is three-fold: to strengthen public and student understanding of Jewish Israel as a unique democratic society in its difficult Middle Eastern context; to throw light on antisemitism and key Jewish-world issues generally; and to play a pivotal role in ensuring Jewish continuity by working with students, on- and off-campus.