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

Dr. Alon Tal, environmentalist, academic and founder of Israel's Green Party, gave the Amos Perlmutter Memorial Lecture. He discussed sustainability challenges of the region, the profound environmental implications of the Gaza war on the future, and possible visions that can lead beyond the prevailing painful and destructive dynamics. The event was co-sponsored by the Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies and School of Public Affairs.

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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"Switzerland in the Middle East: Can a Federalist Model Save Israel?" Eugene Kandel 11/11/24

Professor Eugene Kandel (Hebrew University emeritus) presented the keynote address to the Nov. 10-11, 2024 ºÚÁÏapp 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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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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