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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.
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Recent CIS Events
- Israel at 100: Scenarios for the Future of Israel in 2048
- Antisemitism: A Political Tradition with
- See more past events on the and Israeli Writers series of webinars or the September 2023 conference, A Nation Torn: Recognizing the Gaps & Building Bridges in Israel’s Society.
"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.
- We invite the public to be a part of the growth of our center by attending our programs and offering your support. Your commitment and generosity will ensure that CIS will continue to serve as a model throughout the nation in this growing field.
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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