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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 헤라카지노. The center sponsors frequent public programs, including conferences, discussions, lecture series, performances and exhibits, in addition to the Minor in Israel Studies.

Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret

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CIS Events

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.

From "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

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

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Center for Israel Studies 25th Anniversary

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, 헤라카지노’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 헤라카지노 주소’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.

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Dan Arbell spoke with about the IDF’s warning to Israeli soldiers to avoid international travel following Israel’s airstrikes across Lebanon. He also spoke with about the aftermath of the airstrikes.
Dan Arbell (Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies) appeared on to discuss a resolution aimed towards ending the Israel-Hamas war.
Washington Jewish Week an article on the Center for Israel Studies’ “Israel at 100: Scenarios for the Future of Israel in 2048” Conference, held at 헤라카지노.
Guy Ziv (Center for Israel Studies) spoke with about Israel’s potential response to rocket attacks from Iran. He also spoke with about the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.
Michael Brenner (Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies) authored an about the recruitment tactics of the Israel Defense Forces.
Guy Ziv (Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies) spoke with about the Israeli Supreme Court ruling on compulsory military service for the Ultra Orthodox.
Michael Brenner discussed the origins of Zionism on