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Michael Brenner: How Jew-Hatred Became a Political Weapon–

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AU professor Michael Brenner discusses the origins of antisemitism, how it differs from traditional anti-Judaism, and why it matters to modern political discourse. 

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Guy Ziv Book Talk: Netanyahu vs The Generals

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AU professor Guy Ziv discusses his recent book, . Presented by èßäÉçÇøapp University's Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies and the School of International Service.

"What's Next? The Future of èßäÉçÇøapp/Israel Foreign Relations"

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"What's Next? The Future of èßäÉçÇøapp/Israel Foreign Relations," 2024 Sonenshine Lecture by Ambassador Dennis Ross cosponsored by the Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies, the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics, and Kogod School of Business.

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A Future Path for Jews and Arabs in Israel

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Both Professor Ilan Troen, a founder and leading representative of Israel Studies, and Mohammad Darawshe, a leader of the Arab-Jewish dialog in Israel at Givat Haviva Center for Shared Society, lost close relatives on October 7, 2023. Michael Brenner led a wide-ranging discussion with them on how the two communities face the tragic events of our time and their visions for coexistence in the future.

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Conferences & Seminars

Switzerland in the Middle East

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Professor Eugene Kandel (Hebrew University emeritus) presented the keynote address to the Nov. 10-11, 2024 èßäÉçÇøapp University conference, "Israel at 100: Scenarios for the Future of Israel in 2048." The keynote presented his scenario, "Can a Federalist Model Save Israel? Kandel serves as the Chairman of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Kandel is also the Chairman of , a non-profit aimed at increasing the resilience of Israel as a state. In 2009-15 Kandel served as the Head of the National Economic Council and the Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel and was actively involved in shaping the economic strategy and policy of Israel.

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Music & Culture

Music & Culture

Attendees gave Shesh Besh a standing ovation at their performance on 3/28. Shesh Besh is the Arab-Jewish Ensemble of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, bringing together Jewish musicians of the first ranks of the orchestra with the finest Arab musicians in Israel.

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