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




Contact Us
Battelle Tompkins, Room T39 on a map
Center for Israel Studies 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8038 United StatesCIS Events
All spring events online—RSVP for Zoom links:
- How Long Will the Next Israeli Government last? Leading Israeli journalists discuss the fourth elections in Two Years
March 31, 12 p.m - 1:00 p.m.
RSVP for the Next Israeli Government Discussion - Germany's Responsibility in Fighting Antisemitism Today
with Germany's Ambassador to the US
April 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
RSVP for April 12 - For complete information and event recordings for our 2020-21 Antisemitism Series, visit the Antisemitism series website.
About the Center for Israel Studies (CIS)
AU's Center for Israel Studies (CIS) is a nationally known pioneer and leader in the growing academic field of Israel Studies. Our approach is multi-disciplinary, going beyond the Arab-Israeli conflict to study modern Israel's history, vibrant society, culture, multiethnic democracy, and complex geopolitical challenges. The center sponsors frequent public programs, including conferences, discussions, lecture series, performances and exhibits, in addition to the Minor in Israel Studies.
We invite you 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.