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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Lives and policies will hinge on the results of the upcoming Israeli elections, Paul Scham, executive director for The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies, writes in Washington Jewish Week.
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Ron Dermer, Israeli ambassador, focused on three aspects of Israel that he said make the nation unique: its small size, unique political culture and citizens, "deep sense of solidarity."
Peter Marks of The Washington Post reviews this play hosted by the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies.
Mr. Eldar is a contributing writer for the Al-Monitor's Israel Pulse covering Palestinian Authority and th surfacing of Hamas.
A group of 150 students, faculty and guest panelists gathered in the Stamp Student Union's Atrium to discuss the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Fourteen faculty members from the College of Arts and Humanities awarded tenured positions and promotions to full professor.
New academic partnerships between UMD and Tel Aviv University unite international students through video conferencing software.
Ari Shavit speaks before an audience of 150 on bestselling book.
UMD student receives the Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute's first Gildenhorn Family Scholarship in recognition of pursuing an Israel Studies minor.