Jacob Epstein
Far-Right Extremism Researcher | Independent Journalist | Network Analysis · Political Communication · Digital Investigations
Independent Journalist at Self-Employed
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Career: 9
Self-Employed
Conduct independent open-source, archival, and digital-investigations research on political movements, harmful online activity, and transnational networks. Use public records, web archives, social-media monitoring, document analysis, and network mapping to preserve, verify, and organize evidence. Produce clear research briefs and structured materials for public-interest, advocacy, and accountability work.
Create English-language research communications and social media content for Ben-Gurion University’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Development. Translate academic research, publications, grants, awards, and institutional updates into accessible posts for platforms including LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Bluesky. Work with researchers and university staff to highlight new studies, scientific achievements, and research activity across the university.
Revamped weekly lecture presentations and supported course design for an undergraduate course on the media landscape in Israel and abroad. Developed course assignments, evaluated student work, contributed to the design and writing of the final exam, and assessed exam performance. Managed course administration, including Moodle content, student communication, recordings, and office hours.
The Center for Combating Conversion Therapy
Israel
Led research on conversion therapy networks, practices, and actors in Israel and abroad. Used open-source investigative methods to map key individuals, organizations, and cross-border connections involved in promoting or conducting conversion therapy. Developed research methodologies, organized findings into internal research materials, and supported the Center’s advocacy, reporting, grant writing, and public communications.
Lada’at Choose Well
Provided pro-choice consultations on contraception, unplanned pregnancy, abortion rights, and access to reproductive health services. Supported women in navigating the bureaucratic process around abortion so they could make informed decisions about their own bodies. Maintained confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive information in a human-rights-oriented counseling setting.
Conducted open-source investigations and social media monitoring to identify potential imminent threats from Jewish extremists and other violent actors coordinating activity online. Tracked violent rhetoric, emerging threat narratives, and patterns of online organizing that could translate into offline harm.
The Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC)
Jerusalem
Researched municipal candidates associated with violent rhetoric ahead of local elections. Supported field organizing and advocacy work focused on religious freedom, equality, and democratic rights in Israel. Coordinated outreach, community engagement, and campaign activity connected to struggles against racial and gender discrimination and religious coercion.
Therapy Everywhere (TherapyEverywhere.com)
Jerusalem, Israel
Created social media content for therapists and mental health professionals, translating clinical ideas into clear and accessible language. Drafted copy that helped practitioners explain their work, reach potential clients, and encourage people to seek support.
Ginot Hair Community Council
West Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Handled election operations for a local Jerusalem community council, including candidate registration, candidate communication, and logistical coordination. Coordinated neighborhood publicity materials with graphic designers, helped identify and organize polling station locations, and worked with the voting technology provider to support tablet-based voting across multiple polling stations.
Publications: 1
Skills: 54
Community
Security
Other
Credentials: 1
Education: 6
Master of Arts
Thesis Title: Regulation of Speech in and by Israeli Academic Institutions
Institute for Research on Male Supremacism
Intro to Male Supremacism course
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Master's degree
Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab)
Digital Sherlocks Program, Open Source Intelligence
Herzog College
Bachelor of Education
Weinbaum Yeshiva High School
High School Diploma
Involvement: 3
Volunteering
Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights Advisor
Provide anonymous, nonjudgmental support and information on sexual health, reproductive rights, contraception, pregnancy, abortion, and related services. Help callers understand their options, access reliable information, and connect with relevant resources while maintaining confidentiality and a rights-based approach.
Chapter President at Bar Ilan University and Member of National Steering Committee
Led the Standing Together student chapter at Bar-Ilan University and served as a member of the movement’s National Steering Committee. Organized campus activity around Jewish-Arab partnership, equality, democracy, and opposition to occupation, while helping build student participation in national campaigns and movement-wide initiatives. Worked with activists across campuses and local chapters to coordinate events, outreach, and political education.
Board Member, Community Programming
Served on the board of BaBayit Katamon, a community organization for young English-speaking immigrants in Jerusalem. Led events programming by helping members propose, plan, and co-host community activities, including educational workshops, social gatherings, and partnerships with local organizations. Provided logistical and administrative support for events and helped strengthen grassroots community engagement.
Languages: 3
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