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Announcing A New Major: Religions Of The Ancient Middle East

February 20, 2020 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

The University of Maryland system has approved a new major, Religions of the Ancient Middle East (RAME).

New Scholarships For Jwst Majors

February 10, 2020 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

The Meyerhoff Center is pleased to announce new scholarships available to Jewish Studies majors.

The Next Israeli Election: The Triumph Of The Fringes?

January 22, 2020 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

If you think you’ve heard a lot about Israeli elections recently, you’re not having déjà vu; in fact this is the third Israeli general election in less than 11 months.

The Widening Military-Political Gap In Israel

January 20, 2020 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

Even though Israel practices the “instru­mentalist model”, meaning that the mili­tary executes policies set by the government, another model coexist.

The Importance Of College Classes About Israel

January 12, 2020 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

The 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, 2019 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

Pictures 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, 2019 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, History

20th Century Japan Research Awards for 2019-2020

Conclusion: The Time Has Come For A New Security Paradigm

October 01, 2019 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

It 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, 2019 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

The 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, 2019 Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

Israeli elections are generally lively affairs, with a plethora of parties combining, splitting, and making up — very much like a daytime soap opera.