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Founded by Polly Van Leer in 1959.1
Private company
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Israeli research institute
The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute is an Israeli center for interdisciplinary study in the humanities and social sciences, and the development of new ways of addressing questions of global concern that hold special importance for Israeli society and the region.2 It was founded by Polly Van Leer.1 It employed 80 people in 2024.1 Its revenue was ILS 31.6 million in 2024.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute is an Israeli center for interdisciplinary study in the humanities and social sciences, and the development of new ways of addressing questions of global concern that hold special importance for Israeli society and the region.2
Founded by Polly Van Leer in 1959.1
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