Jewish studies professor revives course on Mizrahi identity in Israel
In his 300-level class, Maryland professor Shay Hazkani will address a lesser-known issue in Israeli society: the state’s mistreatment of Mizrahi Jews
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The Importance Of College Classes About Israel
January 12, 2020The new Board Chair of the Israel Institute explains why the mission of bringing accessible, high-level courses about Israel to university campuses is so crucial.
Photos from the Greek Concert on November 7!
November 15, 2019Pictures from the Greek concert on Nov 7! In this photo is Ellie Falaris Ganelin, UMD alumna and flutist who organized the concert
20Th Century Japan Research Awards For 2019-2020 Application Information
October 29, 201920th Century Japan Research Awards for 2019-2020
Conclusion: The Time Has Come For A New Security Paradigm
October 01, 2019It has been precisely thirty years since Eastern Europe experienced the Velvet Revolution, first in Berlin, then Prague, and finally Bratislava. Throngs of people flocked to the squares and a new spirit of freedom filled the air.
Israel's Election: Netanyahu'S Attempt To Evade Justice
September 16, 2019The single most important factor that has shaped the Israeli political landscape over the past year is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempt to evade prosecution.
Sound And Fury- Signifying Little
September 12, 2019Israeli elections are generally lively affairs, with a plethora of parties combining, splitting, and making up — very much like a daytime soap opera.
The Good News About Israeli Democracy
September 06, 2019The tempest over Israel’s travel ban on two congresswomen and the year-long roller coaster of back-to-back elections has unleashed an avalanche of misplaced condemnations and hand-wringing about the health of the country’s democracy.
Will The Promise Of Democracy Prevail In The Promised Land?
July 31, 2019Winston Churchill once argued that democracy “is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” The legendary British statesman’s words come to mind as the Israeli people face a seemingly unthinkable political scenario.
Will Israelis Be Heading Back To The Polls In September?
May 28, 2019Through a combination of long-standing personal and ideological feuds and an unlikely concatenation of electoral numbers, Prime Minister Benjamin (“Bibi”) Netanyahu’s electoral victory of April 9 seems to have slipped through his fingers.
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Prof. Yoram Peri And Amb. Dennis Ross Discuss The Israeli Election At An Event At The University Of Maryland
April 10, 2019As votes were being counted, UMD community joined former U.S. ambassador to discuss implications of Israel election