BUILDING COLLECTIVE JEWISH LIFE THROUGH RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
Founded in 2004 as Research Success Technologies (ReST),
ReST is now part of CJPE.
Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz and his research team provide Jewish organizations world-wide support for conducting evaluation or research on their educational programs.
The CJPE/ReST team brings decades of experience in all major areas of Jewish education and communal life worldwide. The focus is all areas of educational and communal work aimed at nurturing ties between individuals, their communities and the Jewish People. The work includes impact studies, program evaluations, market research and associated strategic planning and consulting services.
The CJPE/ReST team integrates into the ongoing work of organizations, serving as their Research and Development Unit, or conducts major evaluation or impact studies on a one-time basis. The CJPE/ReST team also provides support for organizations who need assistance with creating and administering on-line surveys, preparing reports and presentations, and conducting data analysis.
Recent Reports (Click on links to read more)
April 2025
Mixed Heritage Couples: Becoming Active Participants in Jewish Life
Embark is a cohort-based initiative that empowers mixed-heritage and interfaith couples to explore and integrate Jewish life in ways that feel authentic and meaningful. The 2024 evaluation assesses Embark’s impact, demonstrating its success in supporting participants' transition from passive observers to active participants in Jewish life.
January 2025
The JCC Global Strategic Plan 2025-2029, provides a data-driven roadmap for strengthening Jewish Peoplehood, global connectivity, and local resilience through leadership development, peer collaboration, and crisis response.
November 2024:
Responding to the Fallout from October 7th: From Crisis to Opportunity.
A Survey of Jewish Educators and Engagement Professionals.
In partnership with The Jewish Education Project and M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education.
Research Commissioned by the Jim Joseph Foundation.
Z3 Conference Handout - A Call for Action: Jewish Education on Israel – Post-October 7th
October 2024:
One2One 2023/24: Grappling with the Fallout from October 7th
September 2024:
Engaging the Persuadable Majority: Influencing Public Opinion on Israel Through Social Media
Earlier reports and articles can be found here