AU's Center for Israel Studies (CIS) is a nationally known pioneer in the growing academic field of Israel Studies. A leader in the field, CIS takes a multi-disciplinary approach, going beyond the Arab-Israeli conflict, to study modern Israel's history, vibrant society, culture, multiethnic democracy, and complex geopolitical challenges. The center sponsors frequent public programs, including conferences, discussions, lecture series, performances and exhibits, in addition to the Minor in Israel Studies. Sponsored by CIS, Student Israelity is grateful to the organization for providing our student team and peers on campus with access to outstanding academics, politicians, scholars, authors, and speakers with diverse experiences and opinions on Israel.

 

“As a place, Israel reflects its geography and history. The country is at one and the same time Middle Eastern and European, a Jewish state and a home to many religions. At times in harmony but also at times in tension, these diverse cultural influences define Israel. As a place, Israel has also been shaped by its particular topography and ecology. These challenges have sparked Israeli pioneers in the sciences and social sciences. The Center for Israel Studies at American University was created to study, examine, and interpret the rich landscape of Israel as a nation and a people.”