Pamela Nadell, Director, Jewish Studies Program

Russell Stone, Director, Center for Israel Studies

From the Directors

With great pride the Center for Israel Studies and the Jewish Studies Program announce the establishment of the first (so we believe) minor in Israel studies in the United States. This propels American University into the forefront of universities pioneering the integration of the study of Israel into campus curricula. Development of the minor was spearheaded by faculty from the Center for Israel Studies and the Jewish Studies Program in close consultation with several colleges and schools on the AU campus, in particular the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of International Service. Students have expressed considerable enthusiasm for the new minor and eagerly awaited its approval this past summer.

Our success in establishing the minor in Israel studies and the other activities you will read about here could never have happened without your support. We thank you for your generosity and hope that you will continue to sustain the Center for Israel Studies and the Jewish Studies Program. If you are not a current supporter, we invite you to join us.

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Winter '07-08 Newsletter (pdf)