Israel as a Jewish State
Conference, 2010

This conference will consider the broad themes of democracy, identity and Jewish religion in the Israeli context.

Speakers will address the question of how can Israel, as a self-defined Jewish state with an ethnic definition of citizenship and a committment to democratic pluralism, balance these competing claims.

Come Enjoy The Nightlife in Tel Aviv...
...and get UMD credit for it

Art, movies, architecture, music, painting, sculpture, theater (translated into English), street life, open-air markets, the beach, excursions, museums, libraries and more

Join us for our Summer 2010 course:
Culture in Tel Aviv: 100 years of Hebrew-Israeli Culture

Learn about culturally and religiously driven conflicts in the Middle East by visiting Egypt and Israel, including Palestinian East Jerusalem

Learn strategies for improving intercultural and interfaith communication within and between Western and Middle Eastern cultures, addressing both the expression and receipt of messages, while overcoming interferences from cultural, class, religious and gender barriers.

Join us for our Summer 2010 course:
Intercultural Communications and Religious Conflicts in the Middle East May 31 - June 20, 2010

Watch Israeli Films at Maryland Day

During Maryland Day 2010, the Institute of Israel Studies will present a selection of films highlighting Israel's people, culture, and societal issues.

Former Rabin Aide Tapped to Lead New Israel Studies Institute

YORAM PERI is the new director of the Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies at the University of Maryland. He will also serve as chair of the Abraham S. and Jack Kay Chair of Israel Studies.

Minor in Israel Studies!
If you’re majoring in History, Government & Politics, Jewish Studies -OR- are simply interested in Israel, consider registering for an Israel Studies Minor(just established this year)