Recent years had witnessed an unprecedented growth of scholarly interest in Israeli history, politics, society and culture. Numerous programs, research centers and endowed chairs in Israel Studies had been established in North America and Europe, adding a new, fresh and innovative dimension to existing programs in Judaic Studies. The MA Program in Israel Studies is designed to attract international students who wish to deepen their understanding of the Israeli experience from a wide perspective, and see it against the larger backdrop of twentieth century Jewish history, and Middle Eastern politics and society.