Shoresh Institution

What Shoresh Institution does

Shoresh Institution is an independent, nonpartisan Israeli policy think tank founded in 2015 by Professor Dan Ben-David (Tel Aviv University) and Professor Ayal Kimhi (Hebrew University) and hosted within the Department of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University. It produces evidence-based research on Israel's long-term socioeconomic trajectory, covering labor productivity gaps, education stream performance, demographic shifts, municipal classification decline, and government reform. The core methodology combines longitudinal quantitative data analysis (datasets spanning from the 1950s, benchmarked against South Korea, Taiwan, and OECD peers) with policy-relevant framing, packaged into Handbooks, Policy Briefs, Policy Research Papers, a Graph Gallery of visual data presentations, and the "Israel 2.0 Roadmap" four-point policy framework.

The product surface is content-led rather than technology-led: research outputs are published in English and Hebrew and distributed free of charge via the shoresh.institute website, YouTube shorts, lectures, podcasts, and researcher op-eds. Distribution is reinforced by direct policy briefings to Israeli cabinet ministers, opposition leaders, and Knesset members, and by recurring citations in leading Israeli and international media (Haaretz-TheMarker, The Economist, The New York Times, Channel 13 News). The organization operates a multi-format content engine rather than a software platform, with no APIs, integrations, or AI capabilities.

The business model is nonprofit philanthropy. Shoresh is a registered Israeli Amuta (580604338) funded by donations, with tax-deductible giving enabled domestically in Israel, in the US via fiscal sponsor P.E.F. Israel (501(c)(3)), and in the UK via UJIA. Payment processing is handled through JGive. Named institutional supporters include the Azrieli Foundation, Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation, Jewish Federation of St. Louis, and Art Fund. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the organization operates with a core team of approximately 10 staff and no commercial sales motion, pursuing policy influence and public-education impact rather than recurring revenue growth.

Name

Shoresh Institution

Legal name

Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research (R.A.)

Website

https://shoresh.institute

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shoresh Institution is an independent Israeli nonprofit policy think tank conducting data-driven socioeconomic research on Israel's long-term challenges in productivity, education, demographics, and governance. It serves policymakers, media, and the public through free publications and multi-format content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Economics, Finance & Funding Policy Research (EDADADAE)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Socioeconomic analysis
• Public policy
• Think tank
• Economic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and philanthropic support: Shoresh Institution operates as a registered nonprofit (Amuta number: 580604338) funded primarily through donations. Tax-deductible donations are accepted from Israel, the United States (via P.E.F. Israel 501(c)(3)), and the United Kingdom (via UJIA). The organization marks its 10th anniversary while continuing to seek support from donors contributing $1,000 and above who are acknowledged on the website.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shoresh Institution is an independent nonprofit policy think tank that produces evidence-based socioeconomic research on Israel's long-term challenges in education, demographics, productivity, and government reform. It delivers this research through publications, a graph gallery, video content, podcasts, op-eds, direct briefings to policymakers, and the Israel 2.0 Roadmap framework, all provided free of charge to influence national policy discourse.

Product overview

Shoresh Institution is a policy think tank, not a software product company. It offers a portfolio of research publications, visual data tools, video content, and advisory services focused on Israel's socioeconomic challenges. The core offerings consist of Policy Research Publications (Handbooks, Policy Briefs, Policy Research Papers) presenting evidence-based analysis; a Graph Gallery of visual data presentations; Video Shorts and Lectures/Podcasts including the 'Israel's Moment of Truth' series; Researcher Op-eds; and the Israel 2.0 Roadmap framework. All offerings are informational/advisory in nature, not technology products with APIs, integrations, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Policy Research Publications Evidence-based socioeconomic policy research presented in Handbooks, Policy Briefs, and Policy Research Papers formats in English and Hebrew, covering Israel's long-term socioeconomic challenges including education, demographics, economic growth, and government reform. Aimed at Israeli policymakers, civil society, and the engaged public.
• Graph Gallery Visual data presentations and graphs from various Shoresh publications showing socioeconomic trends, including Israel's growth trajectory, education gaps, demographic changes, and municipal socioeconomic indicators.
• Video Shorts Short video clips presenting key socioeconomic findings in accessible Hebrew language, covering topics such as Israel's lost decades, economic pivots, education challenges, and demographic threats. Distribution via YouTube under the 'Israel's Moment of Truth' playlist.
• Lectures and Podcasts Full-length presentations and podcast recordings including the 'Israel's Moment of Truth' playlist featuring briefings to Israeli political leaders on the country's socioeconomic challenges.
• Researcher Op-eds Opinion pieces written by Shoresh researchers on topics including education, transportation, society and economy, academia in Israel, and electoral reform.
• The Israel 2.0 Roadmap A four-point policy framework for avoiding national socioeconomic collapse, addressing education overhaul, budgetary priorities, electoral reform, and constitutional foundations.
• Briefings to Policymakers Evidence-based policy briefings delivered to Israeli cabinet ministers, opposition leaders, Knesset members, and international stakeholders on root socioeconomic challenges facing Israel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Labor productivity gap between average G7 countries and Israel is three times larger than in mid-1970s
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JGiveminorOthersOnline donation processing platform used by Shoresh Institution for secure credit card and bank payment processing. JGive uses encrypted payment gateways in compliance with PCI standards.
• Tel Aviv UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoresh Institution is housed in the Department of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University. Prof. Dan Ben-David is a professor in this department. The university provides institutional affiliation and infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookings Institution: Larger US-based policy think tank producing influential socioeconomic research. Comparable in mission to produce evidence-based policy analysis with academic rigor, though at much greater scale and with broader scope than Shoresh.
• Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA Center): Israeli university-affiliated research center with broad policy research output and significant media footprint. Comparable in combining academic credibility with media-driven influence on Israeli policymaking.
• RAND Corporation: Global policy research institution combining academic research with policy advisory work. Comparable in methodology (rigorous data-driven analysis) and client base (government policymakers), though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Institute for National Security Studies (INSS): Larger Israeli think tank covering national security and strategic policy. Overlaps with Shoresh on the broader Israeli policy ecosystem and government engagement model, though focused on security rather than socioeconomic issues.

Direct peers

• Taub Center for Social Policy Studies: Israel's leading socioeconomic policy research institute. Shoresh's co-founders (Ben-David and Kimhi) were previously executive director and deputy director of research at Taub, and both organizations publish data-driven analyses on Israel's economy, education, and social policy.
• Israel Democracy Institute: Independent nonpartisan think tank researching Israeli political, social, and economic issues. Directly comparable in mission to influence democratic policy discourse; Shoresh researcher Dr. Yael Melzer previously worked at IDI.
• The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI): Jerusalem-based think tank producing strategic analysis on Jewish people policy including Israeli socioeconomic and demographic issues. Comparable as a nonprofit research organization influencing Israeli policy with academic methodology.
• Kohelet Policy Forum: Jerusalem-based free-market policy think tank focused on Israeli economic, legal, and constitutional issues. Comparable as an influential Israeli policy research organization with media presence and direct government engagement, though with a more ideologically defined approach.

Emerging players

• Institute for Structural Reforms: Israeli policy research organization where Shoresh researcher Dr. Sagit Azary-Viesel previously served as vice president of strategy. Operates in adjacent space of Israeli structural reform research and policy analysis.
• Israel Economic Association: Professional association of Israeli economists whose leaders (including past/current presidents) co-signed Shoresh's 2024 warning letter. Comparable in academic and policy authority on Israeli economic issues, though organized as a professional society rather than a research institution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shoresh.institute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shoresh-institute

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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