The Friends of the Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies
Friends of the Y&S Nazarian Center are partners in our mission to expand education and scholarship about modern Israel. Annual gifts from the Friends help us to promote a deeper understanding of Israel's complexity, diversity, and multi-faceted nature, and its relations with its neighbors, the U.S. and the world.
- permanent and visiting faculty to enrich our course offerings for undergraduate and graduate students
- grants to faculty for innovative research related to Israel
- fellowships for talented graduate students, and scholarships for undergraduate students to study in Israel
- lectures and conferences for the campus community and the public
- master classes and workshops by visiting artists and writers
- performances, film series and other cultural events
Supporter - $250-$999
- Invitation to annual Friends reception with faculty, visiting scholars, student leaders, and distinguished guests
- Early-bird registration for major Nazarian Center events, online or in-person
- Preferential seating for major in-person events, such as the Harry C. Sigman Distinguished Lecture in Israel Studies
Associate - $1,000-$2,499
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All of the above, plus
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Invitations to private salons with Center faculty and distinguished visiting Israeli scholars, policy makers and artists
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Online briefings on breaking news related to Israel
Sponsor - $2,500 - $4,999
- All of the above, plus
- Additional exclusive briefings with Center director and scholars
- Opportunity to audit one Israel Studies course during the academic year
Director's Circle - $5,000 and above
- All of the above, plus
- 1:1 conversations with Center director or a visiting Israeli faculty member
- Dinner for you and a guest with the Director and a faculty member, speaker or artist of your choosing