Van Leer Jerusalem Institute

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 1959

Founders: Polly Van Leer

Part of: Stichting van Leer Group Foundation, Bernard van Leer Foundation

Address: ז'בוטינסקי 43

Website: http://vanleer.org.il

GPS coordinates: 31.77000,35.21530

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45