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Explore decades of research, articles, Daily Alert reports, videos, and podcasts. Find the answers you need with AI-powered search.
How do I use Ask AI?
Three simple ways to explore research from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA).
On the JCFA website
- Visit the JCFA website.
- Look for the Ask AI icon at the bottom of your screen.
- Click the icon and type a question in English or Hebrew.
- Read the answer and check the sources.
Through ChatGPT
- Open ChatGPT and go to Plugins.
- Add a custom plugin using the MCP server URL.
- Complete the sign-in process.
- Select the plugin in your chat and start searching.
Through Claude
- Open Claude and go to Connectors.
- Add a custom MCP connector.
- Enter the server URL and complete the setup.
- Enable the connector in your chat.
How do I connect JCFA to ChatGPT or Claude?
An MCP connection lets you search JCFA’s research collections right from your chat. Watch the setup video, copy the URL for the collection you want, and connect.
Connect with ChatGPT
Setup tutorialTo connect a research collection in ChatGPT:
- Open Settings and turn on Developer mode, if it’s available for your account.
- In Plugins, add a custom plugin, paste the MCP server URL, and keep authentication set to OAuth.
- Sign in with your authorized email address. Once connected, select the plugin when you send a question.
Connect with Claude
Setup tutorialTo connect a research collection in Claude:
- For a personal account, open Customize → Connectors and add a custom connector.
- Enter the MCP server URL, leave the optional OAuth fields blank, and click Add, then Connect.
- Sign in with your authorized account and enable the connection under Connectors in your chat.
JCFA research connection URLs
Connect to the English collection, the Hebrew collection, or both—whichever you need.
https://endpoints.app.raily.ai/t/jcfa/59/mcphttps://endpoints.app.raily.ai/t/jcfa/52/mcpWhat can I find with Ask AI?
Explore the Center’s collections by asking questions in your own words.
Research and articles
Analysis of Iran, national security, terrorism, international law, and Israel’s relations with the world.
Historical archive
Publications and assessments by the Center’s researchers over the years.
Daily Alert
News and analysis on Israel and the Middle East, drawn from sources around the world since 2002.
Videos and podcasts
Expert interviews, lectures, briefings, and JCFA’s podcast series.
Not sure what to ask?
Copy any of these questions and paste it into Ask AI.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ask questions in Hebrew?
Yes. You can ask questions in English or Hebrew.
Can I search older publications, too?
Yes. Search includes JCFA’s historical archive and the Daily Alert collection.
Can I use Ask AI through ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Authorized users can connect through RAILY AI’s MCP server. You’ll find setup guides and connection URLs on this page.
Are the answers always accurate?
Ask AI uses artificial intelligence and can make mistakes. Check the original publications and sources before relying on an answer.
Ready to ask your first question?
Visit the JCFA website, click the Ask AI icon at the bottom of your screen, and start asking.
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