Schusterman Center for Israel Studies

Israel Resources for Jewish Studies Scholars and Educators

The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University promotes exemplary teaching and scholarship in Israeli history, politics, culture, and society.

Fellowships

Summer Institute for Israel Studies

A competitive fellowship program for faculty in all disciplines. Engage with world-class faculty from Israel and the US, as well as leading personalities in Israeli public life, the academy, and the arts. Create a syllabus and depart equipped to teach an Israel studies course in your field. The 2023 Summer Institute will take place at Brandeis, June 28-July 9 and in Israel, July 10-19. Apply by January 17, 2023.

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Doctoral Fellowships

For students focusing on Israel studies in departments such as history, politics, anthropology, Near Eastern & Judaic studies. Tuition scholarship, health care benefits, and a generous stipend. Renewable for up to five years. Come study with our distinguished faculty.

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Publications

Digital

Research Guide for Israel Studies

A comprehensive guide for scholars, educators, students, and other learners. Your one-stop shop for Israel studies queries. 

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Print

The Perspectives on Israel Studies book series and Israel Studies journal present original, groundbreaking scholarship on Israeli history, politics, society, culture, and more. Published through Indiana University Press. 

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Programs

Live via Zoom

A diverse range of lectures, panel discussions, conversations with artists, authors, public intellectuals, and leading scholars, as well as advanced academic seminars geared toward faculty and graduate students, presenting the latest research in Israel studies. 

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On demand

Looking for a video to show your students? Visit our YouTube channel to watch a large selection of recorded programs. Great for classroom use. 

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