Van Leer Jerusalem Institute
Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, Research institute and publisher in Talbiya district, Jerusalem, Israel.
Description
The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute is a research facility in the Talbiya district housing offices, a library, an auditorium, and meeting spaces. A courtyard with an Einstein statue occupies the grounds, providing a setting for humanities and social sciences studies.
History
Founded in 1959 by Polly Van Leer, the institute grew into a center for interdisciplinary research. Its emergence shaped how humanities and social sciences developed within Jerusalem's academic world.
Culture
The institute publishes the journal Theory and Criticism and creates spaces for Israeli and Palestinian scholars to meet and work together. This work helps bridge different communities through research and intellectual exchange.
Practical
The institute is located on Jabotinsky Street and can be reached by car, with parking available on nearby streets. It is best to check current opening hours before visiting to ensure access for visitors.
Did you know?
The Polonsky Academy operates one of Israel's leading international postdoctoral programs within the institute. The program focuses on research in humanities and social sciences, attracting scholars from around the world.
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