Israel studies and Jewish studies programs are highlighted as crucial fields within academia that offer profound insights into Jewish traditions, Israel's history and complexities, and global societal issues.

Dr. Lihi Ben Shitrit and Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, both fellows at Brandeis University's Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, discuss the future of Israel post-October 7th and the war with Hamas.

Lihi Ben Shitrit, a professor of Israel studies at NYU, criticizes the adoption of extreme Israeli and Palestinian political discourses on U.S. campuses following recent events in the region.

Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky explores Judah Magnes, an unconventional figure in Zionist history, in his book "Judah Magnes: The Prophetic Politics of a Religious Binationalist."

Israel studies professor Ron Hassner has concluded his two-week sit-in at UC Berkeley's office, satisfied with the commitments made by the university to address concerns regarding the safety of Jewish students on campus.

Ron Hassner, the chair of Israel Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is staging a one-man sit-in in his office to urge the university to address tensions among students amid protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

This article celebrates the fourth anniversary of The Cholent, a Jewish media platform, by providing a top 10 list of its most impactful stories from 2021 to 2023.

In this discussion, journalist and author Oren Kessler talks about his book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict."

Israel Studies and Jewish Studies programs within academia are facing a problem of bias and hostility towards Israel.

In "A City in Fragments: Urban Texts in Modern Jerusalem," Dr. Yair Wallach analyzes the evolving significance of text in late 19th and early 20th century Jerusalem.

Dr. Yair Wallach's book "A City in Fragments: Urban Texts in Modern Jerusalem" explores the evolution of text in late 19th and early 20th-century Jerusalem, from stone inscriptions to street names to business cards.

In his discussion of his book "Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic," Ronnie Perelis, an expert in Sephardic Studies, delves into the lives of three Iberian crypto-Jews in the late 16th and 17th centuries.

In the podcast episode, Jess Olson, an Associate Professor at Yeshiva University, talks about his book "Jewish Culture: A Quick Immersion," questioning if the title implies a contradiction.

Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, delves into his upcoming book "The Image of God: The Idea that Changed the World and Judaism," exploring how the concept of humans being made in the image of God has influenced both Judaism and the world at large.

Journalist Sam Sokol's book, "Putin's Hybrid War and the Jews: Antisemitism, Propaganda, and the Displacement of Ukrainian Jewry," explores how Jews became caught in the political crossfire during Ukraine's conflict with Russia.

In "Zionism and Melancholy, The Short Life of Israel Zarchi," Nitzan Lebovic delves into the world of an early Zionist poet, offering a multi-faceted exploration that combines literature, academia, and psychoanalysis.

In "A Rich Brew: How Cafs Created Modern Jewish Culture," Shachar Pinsker explores the significant role that coffee houses have played in shaping modern Jewish culture.

In "A Rich Brew: How Cafés Created Modern Jewish Culture," Shachar Pinsker explores the significant role of coffee houses in shaping modern Jewish culture.

Dana Hercbergs, a scholar of folklore and anthropology, explores the significance of social history and anthropology in portraying the complex and multifaceted story of Jerusalem, a city both divided and unified.

Israel Studies scholar Sara Hirschhorn, activist Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron delve into important topics such as the evolution of Israel's Labor Party, a reevaluation of the settler movement, and debates on ethical behavior towards politicians.

Israel Studies scholar Sara Hirschhorn, activist Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron engage in discussions on various topics including the transformation of Israel's Labor Party, reconsidering perceptions of the settler movement, ethical considerations in dealing with political figures, and the need for reform in Israeli universities.

The debate surrounding the Holocaust often centers on whether it is a universal human issue or a specific atrocity committed by Germans against Jews.

"The Diamond Setter" by Moshe Sakal is a novel that intertwines old Middle Eastern themes with contemporary Israel, exploring a blend of Jewish-Arab heritage, Israeli identity, cross-border relations, and homosexuality.

Dr. Shay Rabineau, a professor of Israel Studies, explores the connection between hiking and nation-building in Israel in his upcoming book.

Dr. Shay Rabineau, an Assistant Professor of Israel Studies, explores the connection between hiking and nation-building in Israel in his upcoming book.