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Yadin’s contributions in archaeology included the translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls into Hebrew, and the excavation of major historical sites including Masada, Tel Hazor, and Tel Megiddo. He also served as the Chief of Staff of the IDF from 1949-1952 and Deputy Prime Minister in late 1977.

The aftermath of the “Arab Spring” and waning of great power influence has seen Turkey and Iran, both with imperials pasts to assert themselves regionally. Another Shia-Sunni rivalry unfolds. Look for local proxies to join sides.

Aharon Appelfeld was an Israeli author, professor and Holocaust survivor. He arrived in the land of Israel in 1946 from a Displaced Persons Camp. Often drawing upon his childhood experiences, many of his works depict European Jews in the World War II era. Titles such as For Every Sin, Tzili, Iron Tracks and The Healer […]

Commonly referred to as the “grandmother of Israel,” Meir spent much of her formative years in the field of foreign affairs. She served as Prime Minister during a very difficult period for Israelis and Jews alike, including the 1972 Munich Massacre and the surprise 1973 Yom Kippur War.

The first Arab-Israeli to serve on Israel’s Supreme Court, Salim Joubran was born in Acre in 1947. Prior to his appointment to the country’s highest court, Joubran practiced law in private practice and served as a magistrate and district judge in Haifa. While on the court, he advocated for minority rights and prosecuted corruption.

Por el Prof. Kenneth W. Stein La solución de dos estados sigue siendo la opción más considerada y endorsada para resolver el conflicto palestino-israelí. Siendo así, ¿por qué no ha sucedido todavía? Para que una solución de dos estados se materialice, esta debe ser de mayor interés para los israelíes y los palestinos. Para concretar […]

Broza has been one of Israel’s most successful musicians since his first hit song “Yihyeh Tov” (it will be good) appeared on the Israeli charts in 1977. Born in Haifa in 1952, Borza spent formative years in Tel-Aviv, England, and Madrid. He has been one of Israel’s most prominent voices for coexistence and peace using […]

The first woman to serve as the Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr. Orna Berry is one of Israel’s leaders in entrepreneurship and innovation. In 2012, she received the Yakirat Ha’Negev award from Ben-Gurion University for her achievements and excellence in the technology industry.

Known famously for his left eye-patch, Dayan was a military leader and politician. Spanning a military career of nearly 40 years, he presided over almost every major battle from Israel’s Statehood in 1948 until the 1973 Yom Kippur War. In his last post as Foreign Minister, he negotiated the peace treaty with Egypt from 1977-1979.

One of Israel’s most well-known poets, and the Poet Laureate of Jerusalem. His work was translated into over 40 languages. Amichai won numerous prizes in both Israel and internationally for his poetry and was one of the first Israeli poets to write in colloquial Hebrew

Barak has been a life-long contributor to the judiciary in Israel. He served as the President of the Supreme Court, as Attorney General of Israel, and as the Dean of the Law Faculty of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He received the 1975 Israel Prize in legal sciences. In 1978-79, he was a key adviser […]

An accomplished chemist, Weizmann was the first President of Israel. While living in England during and after World War I, he developed relationships with members of the British government, ultimately resulting in the 1917 British statement of support for a Jewish homeland, the Balfour Declaration.

Assembled by Ken Stein and Eli Sperling Emory University and Center for Israel Education kenstein@israeled.org or kstein@emory.edu Shimon Arad, “Trump’s National Security Strategy: US and Israeli Viewpoints Converge,” BESA Center, February 4, 2018. https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/trump-security-strategy-israel/ Brian Blum, “‘Netflix for virtual reality’ targets your living room,” Israel 21c, February 8, 2018. https://www.israel21c.org/netflix-for-virtual-reality-targets-your-living-room/ Hannah Brown, “Israel Film Fund Director Schory Celebrated at […]

The notion of a two-state solution remains front and center as the most often discussed and endorsed solution to the Palestinian-Israeli dimension of the conflict in the Middle East. So why has it not happened?

Responding to PA President Abass’ earlier speech at the UN and the PA’s rejection of the US as a legitimate participant in future Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, Ambassador Halley clarified American positions on Jerusalem and the negotiating process.

Cuatro de cada cinco judíos en el mundo viven en los Estados Unidos e Israel; 6.3 millones en Israel y 6.7 millones en los Estados Unidos. Según el Pew Research Center, una institución dedicada a encuestas de opinión pública y análisis demográfico, 7 de cada 10 judíos estadounidenses se sienten ligados o muy apegados a […]

Four out of every five Jews in the world live in the United States and Israel; 6.3 million in Israel, 6.7 million in the US.  According to Pew Research Center Studies, 7 in 10 American Jews feel attached or very attached to Israel.

Assembled by Ken Stein and Eli Sperling Emory University and Center for Israel Education kenstein@israeled.org or kstein@emory.edu Taisir Amre, “A Palestinian Offer to Share Jerusalem,” The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, January 17, 2018. http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/fikraforum/view/is-dividing-jerusalem-the-key-to-peace Shimon Arad, “Getting to the Table: Key Elements of the US Approach to Restart the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Negotiations.” INSS, January 16, […]

Timelines are visual tools which help learners understand how events and concepts unfold in historical chronology. They are especially helpful at providing insight into how events impact each other.

Vice President Pence firmly expresses American commitments to Israel’s security and commitment to the Arab-Israeli peace process. Palestinian Authority President Abbas and other Arab officials loudly criticize the speech and refuse to meet with Pence during his Middle East visit because of earlier US promise to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Los eventos y las citas en este documento demuestran la importancia política y religiosa de Jerusalén y el ansia por la misma del cristianismo, el islam y el judaísmo. También se notan la razones y ocasiones cuando las diferentes religiones, califas, iglesias, congresos, emires, imperios, generales, reyes, resoluciones, sultanes, tratados y entidades controlaron, proclamaron privilegios, […]

La Declaración recuenta la conexión judía a la tierra de Israel, el nacimiento del sionismo, y el reconocimiento de la legitimidad de un estado judío por parte de la ONU. También promete que el estado será una democracia para todos sus ciudadanos.

El Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Gran Bretaña promete instalar un Hogar Nacional Judío en Palestina sin causar daño a las poblaciones no-judías, o a los judíos que se encuentran en otros lugares quienes querrían apoyar el hogar judío.

Los orígenes del movimiento sionista son a menudo considerados sinónimo de la vida y la época de Theodor Herzl (1860-1904). A pesar de su muerte a una edad relativamente temprana, sus ideas se mantuvieron vivas.

Download PDF Dr. Kenneth W. Stein, Profesor de Historia Contemporánea del Medio Oriente Ciencias Políticas y Estudios sobre Israel Emory University, Departamento de Historia kenstein@israeled.org Contenido: Este seminario para estudiantes de primer año de la licenciatura examinará la historia moderna de Israel desde la formación bíblica de la identidad judía hasta el presente. Se estudiarán […]

Download PDF Los rabinos norteamericanos que asistieron al Simposio de la Asociación Nacional Rabínica (National Rabbinic Symposium Association) patrocinada por parte del AIPAC, en Washington al final del mes de agosto, estuvieron presentes en mis sesiones sobre el sionismo con varios intereses en común. Para muchos de ellos, surgió la inquietud de cómo demarcar el […]

Assembled by Ken Stein and Eli Sperling Emory University and Center for Israel Education kenstein@israeled.org or kstein@emory.edu Rania Said Abdalla, “Egypt’s Unfinished Revolution: The Fight for Sexual Equality,” Washington Institute for Near East Studies, December 15, 2017. www.washingtoninstitute.org/fikraforum/view/egypts-unfinished-revolution-the-fight-for-sexual-equality Al-Ahram Weekly Staff, “Cairo called to intervene: (editorial) Palestinian conciliation is teetering, with little progress made on lauded agreements,” […]

Download PDF Así odie o adore al presidente Trump, no deje que eso lo ciegue del significado de las palabras que él pronuncia, o de sus mensajes por Twitter. Independientemente de las emociones o fuertes tendencias políticas que usted tenga, las palabras de Trump son decisivamente importantes, él es el presidente de los Estados Unidos. […]

(20 August 1980) https://unispal.un.org/DPA/DPR/unispal.nsf/0/DDE590C6FF232007852560DF0065FDDB The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 476 (1980), Reaffirming again that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible, Deeply concerned over the enactment of a “basic law” in the Israeli Knesset proclaiming a change in the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, with its implications for peace and security, Noting that Israel […]

Whether you hate or love President Trump, don’t let it blind you from the meaning of the words he utters, or the tweets he sends. Regardless of your emotions or strong political leanings, his words are decisively important; he is President of the United States.