Unfolding Modern Israel, On Demand
Explore Israel’s Story Through Engaging, Self-Paced Courses
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Understanding Israel: The Facts, Intentions and Impact
Most people today view Israel primarily through the lens of modern politics, current events, and the conflict with the Arabs. Without context, sensational news headlines overwhelm the reasons involved in Israel’s establishment and the persistence of its people to survive.
Israel’s origins are found in its Jewish past. Israel was a nation before it was a state. Political savvy emerged from diaspora experiences. Zionism/Israel succeeded before and after 1948 through perseverance and often from inept decisions by its neighbors. Its immigrant origins generated rich political and cultural diversity. Surviving great power politics, its geography, vivid memories of yesterday, and toxic political adversities shaped Israel’s foreign policy. Grasping context informs. It allows for sophisticated discussions about Israel today and tomorrow.
Engage with Israel
Why are these courses unique? From state-seeking to state-making and state-keeping, CIE’s course content is derived from original sources and texts. Your option exists to delve into the analyses. Capture an aroused understanding of the culture, conflicts, events, personalities, and politics that have shaped and continue to shape Israel. The courses are foundations for understanding Israel’s place in the Jewish world and in Middle Eastern politics.
Immerse yourself in unique, multimodal, self-paced courses. Each provides a comprehensive foundation of knowledge; each combines a blend of diverse learning materials, including interviews, videos, maps, documents, and analysis. The courses inspire Israel learning, often answering a reply, “now I see that.”
Zionism is the national liberation movement of Jews to take destiny into their own hands and move themselves from being the object of someone else’s sentence to the subject of their own.
Expand Your Knowledge of Israel Today
Choose courses to enrich your understanding and appreciation of modern Israel.
How Did the Zionists Create the State of Israel?
How Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism
Israel’s Democratic Origins and Its Pluralistic Political System
Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, Pre-State to 1973
Arab-Israeli Conflict: Quest for Normalization, 1973-Present
Israeli Identity and Society Through Music and Pop Culture
Purchase All Six Courses for the Price of Five
CIE courses make great gifts for b’nai mitzvahs, high-school and college students, and lifelong learners. You can purchase a digital gift certificate for any combination of courses and we will send a certificate and redemption instructions to the recipient.
Meet Our Professional Course Creators
CIE remains committed to crafting our work from original sources and texts to deliver accurate, nuanced, and well-rounded content for learning.
Kenneth Stein, PhD
Dr. Kenneth Stein is an Emeritus Professor at Emory University, where he earned awards for his teaching of Middle Eastern History, Political Science, and Israel Studies to more than 5800 students over 44 years, and founded The Emory Institute for the Study of Modern Israel. Dr. Stein is the author of multiple books on the subjects of Israel’s history, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and initiatives for peace. Dr. Stein earned his BA at Franklin and Marshall College, and two MA degrees and a doctorate in Middle Eastern History from the University of Michigan.
Scott Abramson, PhD
Dr. Scott Abramson received his master’s degree from Brandeis University’s Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and his Ph.D. from UCLA’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. He has held postdoctoral appointments at UCLA’s Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies and at Northwestern University’s Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies. Dr. Abramson has designed and taught many courses on the history and culture of Israel and the Middle East. Dr. Abramson is also a published journalist and researcher whose works have appeared in popular publications and peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
Debbie L. Sasson, MA
Debbie Sasson has worked for two decades in Jewish and Israel education, writing curricula, teaching in day school and congregational school settings, leading youth groups, Israeli clubs and in camp environments. She earned her MA in Teaching Secondary School Social Studies from Manhattanville College, and her undergraduate degree in International and Middle Eastern Studies at Emory University.
Frequently Asked Questions
For whom are these courses designed?
We are seeking to provide greater levels of knowledge. Whether you're already well versed or just starting your journey, CIE units present the context, history, facts and examples you want to know. You will also find bountiful resources to help you become an expert in your own right.
How long are the courses?
It varies with each unit and each user. Courses can be “completed” in around an hour, but it’s your choice to spend as much time as you wish.
Those who want to dive deeper into these and ancillary topics, will find accompanying sources can keep you learning for hours on end.
Are your courses available for groups?
Absolutely!
- All courses are available for purchase by organizations and other groups such as those preparing to travel to Israel, and for academic use.
- Academic editions are designed with specific checkpoints to ensure mastery of each section and can be tailored to your learning levels and needs.
For details and group pricing, please get in touch using our contact form, or by emailing info@israeled.org.
Can I purchase multiple courses? Do you offer discounts?
We admire your commitment and we’re here to make it easier! You can buy as many courses as you'd like by adding them to your shopping cart.
- Save 10% when you buy two courses
- Save 15% when you buy three
- Get all six for the price of five
Can I purchase this as a gift for my ____?
CIE courses make great gifts for b’nai mitzvahs, high-school and college students, and lifelong learners. You can purchase a digital gift certificate for any combination of courses and we will send a certificate and redemption instructions to the recipient. For more information about making gifts, please get in touch using our contact form, or by emailing debbie.sasson@israeled.org.
What if I have more questions?
We're educators, we love questions! Please get in touch using our contact form, or by emailing info@israeled.org.