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2018 Center for Israel Studies
• 70 years of Israeli statehood
• 20 years of CIS
In 1998, Shimon Peres inaugurated the first center for Israel Studies in the country at American University.

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Upcoming Events
"Israel News and Views" Students-Only Falafel Lunch Discussion
Tuesday, March 5, 12:45 PM
AU Humanities Lounge (Battelle 228)
RSVP Falafel Lunch
Impossible exodus: iraqi jews in israel? with orit baskin
Tuesday, March 5, 6:00 PM
Butler Board Room
RSVP to the Discussion with Orit Baskin
"Golda Meir: A life in politics" with Francine klagsbrun
Amos Perlmutter Memorial Lecture
Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
AU East Campus Constitution Hall
RSVP to the Lecture with Francine Klagsbrun
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.
Dedication from Shimon Peres

"Let me congratulate American University on your creation of a Center for Israel Studies. It is a timely and imaginative initiative in exploring Israel's many contributions to human dignity and progress in our country's 50 years of existence. You will help to bring together Israeli and American scholars, writers, artists, and scientists to share their knowledge and face the challenges of the new global era. This is a commendable idea and worthy of the widest support."
—Shimon Peres, former prime minister and president of Israel, giving a speech at AU's commencement after receiving an honorary doctorate.