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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Challenges to Democracy and the Struggle over Israel's Soul

Thursday, January 23, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Is Israeli–Palestinian Peace Possible in the Foreseeable Future?
Harry C. Sigman Distinguished Lecture

Thursday, February 6, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Shaming During War: Israeli Public Response to Diaspora Criticism

Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)

CENTER NEWS

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The Harvard Gazette – Defining and confronting campus antisemitism

December 18, 2024: Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for an article published by The Harvard Gazette.

Harvard Magazine – Antisemitism on Campuses

December 12, 2024: Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for an article published by Harvard Magazine.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation – Israel approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

November 27, 2024: Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for an episode of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's podcast listen.

Haaretz – Why American Jews Didn't Join the Trump Wave

November 11, 2024: Professor Dov Waxman's article is published by Haaretz.

Announcing the First Recipient of the Center's Diane & Guilford Glazer Foundation Distinguished Fellowship

Oct 30, 2024: The UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center is pleased to announce that the premier recipient of the Diane & Guilford Glazer Foundation Distinguished Fellowship is Rami Hod, a public-policy specialist and social justice lecturer.

MULTIMEDIA

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To Be a Jewish State: Zionism as the New Judaism

On November 20th, Yaacov Yadgar—the Stanley Lewis Professor of Israel Studies at the University of Oxford—discussed his new book To Be a Jewish State: Zionism as the New Judaism....

Israel's Palestinian-Arab Citizens: Why They Play by the Rules

On November 14th, Sammy Smooha—Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Haifa—discussed Israel's Palestinian-Arab citizens, how the state discriminates against them, and why they "play by the rules."...

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

The UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, situated in the International Institute, provides academic discourse about Israel addressing the past and the present. With Israel in the news on an ongoing basis, nuanced and informative discussion rests on civil discourse. Through our programs, webinars, and podcasts we invite you to engage in the exploration of historical and cultural experiences of Israel and its people. Students can engage with a wealth of offerings through courses, programs, and... (read more)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Due Dec 9th
Apply for the Center's 2025-27 Postdoctoral Fellowship by Dec 9, 2024! This two-year fellowship in Israel Studies aims to support the work of exceptional scholars at an early stage of their careers. Learn More & Apply Here.

The Center Publishes its 2023–24 Newsletter
Our newsletter summarizes the Center's impressive range of programs & podcast episodes, research achievements, sponsored UCLA courses, new developments, and media presence throughout the 2023–24 Academic Year. Click Here to Read & Download..

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