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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Four prominent Israeli TV anchors and news pundits are leaving their jobs and running for parliament in Israel's upcoming elections.
Some in Israel, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have been speaking out about the need to act aggressively against Iran, with or without the support of the U.S.
Paul L. Scham of the Gildenhorn Institute of Israel Studies responds to the Romney campaign's comparison of Mormonism and Judaism.
Jewish Studies announces a new archaeological field course in Tel Burna, Israel.
UMD Director of Israeli Studies debates proposed unity pledge for bipartisanship in Israel. By Nathan Guttman, The Jewish Daily Forward
UMD's Yoram Peri, director of Israel Studies, weighs-in on the Palestinian request for statehood.By Alan Greenblatt, NPR
College of Arts & Humanities welcomes new cohort of 13 faculty to campus. Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011
UMD’s Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies becomes the new headquarters for an updated scholarly journal.
UMD's Yoram Peri weighs-in on a growing interest in Israel Studies as well as the problems facing the field.
UMD's Yoram Peri weighs-in on Obama's proposed solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.