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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 Â鶹Դ´. 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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CIS Fall Events
- 2024 Speaker Series
Antisemitism: A Political Tradition
Mondays, 4:00–5:00, through Nov. 4
See Antisemitism Series Lectures & RSVP or upcoming talks:
October 21: Dr. Lauren Strauss
October 28: Dr. Nathalie Japkowicz
November 4: Dr. Robert Williams -
"Reading Herzl in Beirut: The PLO Effort to Know the Enemy"
Sonenshine Lecture by Jonathan Gribetz
Monday, October 21, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
- Save the date for
Israel at 100: Scenarios for the Future of Israel in 2048
November 10-11 - See more past events on the Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýIsraeli Writers series of webinars or the September 2023 conference, A Nation Torn: Recognizing the Gaps & Building Bridges in Israel’s Society.
Research
Guy Ziv Book Talk: Netanyahu vs The Generals
On March 20, 2024 Â鶹Դ´ 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 Â鶹Դ´ 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, Â鶹Դ´â€™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 Â鶹Դ´â€™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