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Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies

In 1998, Shimon Peres inaugurated the first center for Israel Studies in the country at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. The center sponsors frequent public programs, including conferences, discussions, lecture series, performances and exhibits, in addition to the Minor in Israel Studies.

Recent CIS Events

"A Future Path for Jews and Arabs in Israel" 11/19/24

Both Professor Ilan Troen, a founder and leading representative of Israel Studies, and Mohammad Darawshe, a leader of the Arab-Jewish dialog in Israel at Givat Haviva Center for Shared Society, lost close relatives on October 7, 2023. Michael Brenner led a wide-ranging discussion with them on how the two communities face the tragic events of our time and their visions for coexistence in the future.

Research

Guy Ziv Book Talk: Netanyahu vs The Generals

On March 20, 2024 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Professor Guy Ziv discussed his recent book Netanyahu vs The Generals: The Battle for Israel’s Future.

Read more about the book and Professor Ziv's research here.

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  • We invite Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students to learn more about us in the website, attend events, orÌýMinor in Israel Studies.
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Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Center for Israel Studies (CIS) is one of the nation’s premier educational centers for nurturing and catalyzing Israel Studies. CIS's multidisciplinary approach goes beyond the Arab-Israeli conflict to study modern Israel’s history, vibrant society, culture, multiethnic democracy, and complex geopolitical issues. Using Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s expertise in global education and its central location in Washington, DC, the Center serves as a national and international hub for building bridges and highlighting the diverse achievements and challenges across Israel.Ìý

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With a New Name Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Center for Israel Studies Turns 25

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