‘Speaking to each other is the best way of building bridges’
After publishing opposing opinion articles on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, professor and student start friendship
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This spring, American University’s Center for Israel Studies, Jewish Studies Program and Department of Literature hosted a new Israeli Writers series of webinars.
To watch our recent events, see the CIS Video Playlist.
For links to videos of our fall 2021 Europe's Jews Before the Holocaust series, visit the Europe's Jews website.
For links to the 2020-21 Antisemitism Series visit the Antisemitism series website.
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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.
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Center for Israel Studies Receives Two Major Matching-Challenge Gifts
Meltzer and Trone families donate to $10 million fundraising campaign.
Anti-Semitism on the Rise
German Ambassador Emily Haber speaks at AU about growing problem in Europe and US