You hear and read about Europe and the European Union all the time. Some of you have visited Germany, Austria or France so many times that you can almost call it your second home; some of you would like the opportunity to see more European locations. Whether you wish to widen your knowledge about this continent, to gain theoretical and practical skills that will help you build a career in governmental, public or private institutions, or to become a researcher of Europe – The European Forum at the Hebrew University is the place for you!
The Forum’s MA programs in European Studies and in Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture are taught by outstanding lecturers who specialize in interdisciplinary approaches. Furthermore, our cooperation with leading European institutions encourages and supports students in striving for academic and professional excellence:
Europe and the EU have more and more global influence. Israeli and international organizations, as well as universities, are looking for experts on Europe. Take the first step to become one: How to Apply.
You hear and read about Europe and the European Union all the time. Some of you visited Germany, Austria or France so many times that you almost can call it your second home; some of you would like the chance to see more of these places. Whether you wish to widen your knowledge about this continent, to gain theoretical and practical skills that will help you to build a career in governmental, public and private institutions, or to become a researcher of Europe – The European Forum at the Hebrew University is the place for you!
The Forum’s MA programs in European Studies and in Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture are taught by excellent lecturers, specialized in interdisciplinary approaches. Furthermore, our cooperation with leading European institutions encourages and supports students to strive for academic and professional excellence:
Europe and the EU influence globally more and more. Israeli and international organizations, as well as universities are looking for European experts. Take the first step to become one: (Link to How to Apply)
1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (In the USA it includes “Regional Accreditation”). We accept the degree only if at least half of the credits were studied at the degree-granting institution, or in institutions recognized by us. Candidates who completed a degree at a branch in Israel of an overseas institution of higher education must contact the Overseas Applicants Unit before applying.
2. A minimum average in undergraduate studies that is equivalent to 80 (USA GPA 3.0) for admission to the Non-Research Track and a minimum average equivalent to 85 (USA GPA 3.5) for admission to the Research Track is required.
3. Hebrew language skills: Level Dalet is the minimum requirement for admission to most departments. (Further details in the chapter "Hebrew Language".) Students in the MA program Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture are exempt from this requirement.
4. English language skills: “Upper Advanced” level is the minimum requirement for admission to MA programs taught in English . (Further details in the chapter "English Language".)
The program promotes the study of contemporary processes in German society in the context of the EU, as well as in global context. Proficiency in the German language is not a pre-requisite for the program but is required in order to graduate. English language required: Exemption level.
For the information on the application procedure for graduate students, please go the official website of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for overseas students or the registration website.
For information on the application procedure for PhD candidates, please got to the official website of the Authority for Research Students.
If you would like further information or if you have any questions concerning the study programs, please contact our Teaching and Students Coordinator, Andrea Bachar, or our Administrative Director, Elisheva Moatti.
ברוכים הבאים לפורום אירופה!
פורום אירופה מציע שתי תכניות לימודים לתואר מוסמך:
- לימודי אירופה
- לימודי גרמניה בת ימינו: פוליטיקה, חברה ותרבות (תכנית בינלאומית באנגלית)
הלימודים מתקיימים בשני מסלולים: מסלול מחקרי, הכולל כתיבת תזה, ומסלול לא מחקרי.
למידע מפורט על התכנית ללימודי אירופה
למידע מפורט על התכנית ללימודי גרמניה בת ימינו
לרשימת הקורסים בלימודי גרמניה בת ימינו
לקביעת פגישת ייעוץ: אנדראה – 02-5883286, mseuro@mail.huji.ac.il
למידע על תחילת הלימודים בשנה ג' של תואר הבוגר
פורום אירופה מציע לתלמידיו
- מלגות שכר לימוד
- מלגות ללימוד השפה הגרמנית בחו״ל
- מלגות הצטיינות לתלמידים נבחרים
- סיורים לימודיים בחו״ל בעלות מסובסדת
- מלגות לימודים לסמסטר בגרמניה או באוסטריה
- התמחות בארגונים בעלי נגיעה לנושאים אירופיים
The European Forum at the Hebrew University offers two MA programs, both in research and non-research tracks.
Academic Head of the study program: Prof. Gili S. Drori
Program Coordinator: Ms. Elisheva Moatti
Adviser: Dr. Tobias Ebbrecht-Hartmann
Offices: European Forum at the Hebrew University
Faculty of Humanities Building, Room 6203-6204
Email: mseuro@mail.huji.ac.il
Tel.: +972-2-5883286; Fax: +972-2-5881079
Program Staff
Prof. Gili Drori
Dr. Tobias Ebbrecht-Hartmann
Dr. Gisela Dachs
Dr. Katya Assaf
Dr. Odelia Oshri
Dr. Oded Steinberg
Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu
Dr. Shmuel Barnai
Admission requirements
This M.A. program is accessible to students of Israeli universities and colleges recognized by the Council for Higher Education who have completed a B.A. degree in one of the relevant disciplines in the faculties of the Social Sciences, Law or Humanities with a grade point average of 80. First year studies are conducted in the non-research track.
About the program
The teaching program is affiliated to the three Faculties: Social Sciences, Law and Humanities. The teaching language is English.
In addition to basic and methodological courses as well as simulations, obligatory to all participants, the program offers five specialization tracks over a period of two years:
Knowledge of the German language is not a pre-requisite for admission into the program. However, it is compulsory for all students in order to graduate to complete level B 1.2 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
Students, who in the course of the M.A. program have to take German classes in order to demonstrate knowledge of the German language at an advanced level, can get credit for up to 8 credit points for German language courses offered by the Language Center of the Hebrew University. In addition, the Center for German Studies offers its students German language summer courses.
M.A. Regulations
The M.A. program offers the following two study tracks:
Students are required to choose three out of the five specialization tracks. It is highly recommended that at least one specialization track be connected to the specialization field of the BA studies. The program of studies will be set up in consultation with the M.A. program adviser at the Center, taking into account:
Basic courses (8 credit points)
The courses have to be chosen from the list of basic courses of the teaching program, from tracks not chosen as specialization tracks.
Compulsory courses (14 credit points)
*students who study less than 8 credit points of advanced or specialized German language will study the remaining credit points in courses offered by the program.
Elective compulsory courses (10 credit points)*
Elective courses (6 credit points)
It is possible to transfer to the research-track if at least half of the courses required have been marked with an average grade of 85, including a seminary paper with a grade of 85 in an elective compulsory course. Deadline for the transfer is the end of course registration for the spring term in the second year.
This track is a requirement for future Ph.D. studies.
Students are required to choose two out of the five specialization tracks. It is highly recommended that at least one specialization track be connected to the specialization field of the BA studies. The program of studies will be set up in consultation with the M.A. program adviser at the Center, taking into account:
Basic courses (8 credit points)
Courses to be chosen from the list of basic courses of the teaching program, from tracks not chosen as specialization tracks.
Compulsory courses (16 credit points):
*students who study less than 8 credit points of German language courses are required to study the remaining credit points in courses offered by the program (including elective courses offered in the non-research track)
Elective compulsory courses (12 credit points):
*it is recommended to study course 54882 Designing Your Research in the first year
The M.A. Thesis (35% of the final grade) is written under the supervision of a faculty member of the Faculties of Social Sciences, Law or Humanities. The thesis is graded by the student’s supervisor and an additional reviewer.
Academic Head of the study program: Prof. Gili Drori
Program Coordinator: Ms. Elisheva Moatti
Adviser: Dr. Odelia Oshri
Offices: European Forum at the Hebrew University
Faculty of Humanities Building, Room 6203-6204
Email: mseuro@mail.huji.ac.il
Tel.: +972-2-5883286; Fax: +972-2-5881079
Prof. Gili Drori
Dr. Odelia Oshri
Dr. Tobias Ebbrecht-Hartmann
Dr. Gisela Dachs
Dr. Katya Assaf
Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu
Dr. Shmuel Barnai
Dr. Oded Steinberg
Admission requirements
This M.A. program is accessible to students of Israeli universities and colleges recognized by the Council for Higher Education who have completed a B.A. degree in one of the relevant disciplines in the faculties of the Social Sciences, Law or Humanities with a grade point average of 80. First year studies are conducted in the non-research track.
About the program
The European Studies program deals with a wide range of topics related to contemporary Europe and the European Union. The significance of the program originates in the importance of Europe and the growing interest in issues related to the EU and its role in the world. The graduate study program combines research and teaching.
The teaching program is affiliated to the three Faculties: Social Sciences, Law and Humanities. The teaching language is Hebrew (with few courses offered in English).
The M.A. program offers the following two study tracks:
Compulsory courses (14 credit points)
Elective compulsory courses (12 credit points)
*students who intend to switch to the research track are advised to study course 54882 Designing Your Research in the first year
Elective courses (10 credits)
It is possible to transfer to the research-track after at least half of the courses required have been marked with an average grade of 85, including a seminary paper with a grade of 85 in an elective compulsory course. Deadline for the transfer is the end of course registration for the spring term in the second year.
This track is a requirement for future Ph.D. studies.
Compulsory courses (16 credit points)
Elective compulsory courses (14 credit points)
Elective courses (4 credits)
Courses from the program’s course list
The M.A. Thesis (35% of the final grade) is written under the supervision of a faculty member of the Faculties of Social Sciences, Law or Humanities. The thesis is graded by the student’s supervisor and an additional reviewer.
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Academic Head of the study program: Prof. Gili Drori
Offices: Center for German Studies
Faculty of Humanities Building, Room 6203-6204
Email: msger@savion.huji.ac.il
Tel: +972-2-5883866; Fax: -+972-02-5881079
The DAAD Center for German Studies at the Hebrew University aims to promote the study of contemporary processes in German society: the role of Germany in the EU and European integration; Germany’s contribution to global economic, political, scientific and technological transformation; Germany's place in the contemporary cultural and artistic scene; the political and statutory constitution of the German Federal Republic (the Basic Law after 1945); the social market economy model; problems and perspectives following the reunification of 1989; the German language, past glory and new meaning.
The Center for German Studies offers an M.A. degree in Studies in Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture (a M.A. research degree as well as an M.A. diploma degree). The teaching program is affiliated to the three Faculties: Social Sciences, Law and Humanities. The teaching language is English.
This M.A. program is accessible to students of Israeli universities and colleges recognized by the Hebrew University who have completed a B.A. degree in one of the relevant disciplines in the faculties of the Social Sciences, Law or Humanities with a grade point average of 80 for an M.A. diploma degree or 85 for an M.A. research degree. It is possible to switch from an M.A. diploma degree to an M.A. research degree after M.A. courses of at least 20 credit points have been marked with an average grade of 85.
In addition to basic and methodological courses, obligatory to all participants, the program offers five specialization tracks over a period of two years:
Knowledge of the German language is at this point not a pre-requisite for admission into the program for students coming from the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Law; however it is compulsory for all students in order to graduate to pass the exemption exam or the “Advanced German” exam.
Candidates who intend to specialize in German literature and culture are required to demonstrate knowledge of German at beginners` level when registering for the MA-program.
Students, who in the course of the M.A. program have to take German classes in order to demonstrate knowledge of the German language at an advanced level, can get credit for up to 8 credit points for German language courses offered by the Hebrew University. Additionally, the Center for German Studies will offer its students summer courses prior to the beginning of first year as well as between the first and the second year.
The M.A. program offers the following two study tracks:
This track is a requirement for future Ph.D. studies.
Two out of the five specialization tracks have to be chosen. It is highly recommended that at least one specialization track should be connected to the specialization field of the BA studies. The program of studies will be set up in consultation with the M.A. program adviser at the Center, taking into account:
Basic courses (8 credit points)
The courses have to be chosen from the list of basic courses of the teaching program, from tracks not chosen as specialization tracks.
Compulsory courses (18 credit points):
Elective compulsory courses (12 credit points):
M.A. Thesis (35% of the final grade) is written under the supervision of one of the professors of the Faculties of Social Sciences, Law or Humanities. The thesis is graded by two teachers and, together with the final grade, determines the eligibility of the student for the Ph.D. program.
Three out of the five specialization tracks have to be chosen.
Basic courses (8 credit points)
The courses have to be chosen from the list of basic courses of the teaching program, from tracks not chosen as specialization tracks.
Compulsory courses (16 credit points):
Elective compulsory courses (12 credit points):
Seminar courses in three specialization tracks (8 credit points)
Seminary paper in one of the seminar courses (4 credit points)
Elective courses (12 credit points):
Courses chosen from the list of basic, elective compulsory, or elective courses.
At least one of the courses will be a seminar in which the student will write a seminar paper (4 credit points)
Academic Head of the study program: Prof. Gili Drori
Offices: European Forum at the Hebrew University
Faculty of Humanities Building, Room 6203-6204
Email: mseuro@mail.huji.ac.il
Tel.: +972-2-5883286; Fax:+972-2-5881079
The European Studies program deals with a wide range of topics related to contemporary Europe and the European Union. The significance of the program originates in the importance of Europe and the growing interest in issues related to the EU and its role in the world. The graduate study program combines research and teaching.
The European Forum offers an M.A. degree in European Studies (a M.A. research degree as well as an M.A. diploma degree). The teaching program is affiliated to the three Faculties: Social Sciences, Law and Humanities. The teaching language is Hebrew.
This M.A. program is accessible to students of Israeli universities and colleges recognized by the Hebrew University who have completed a B.A. degree in one of the relevant disciplines in the faculties of the Social Sciences, Law or Humanities with a grade point average of 80 for an M.A. diploma degree or 85 for an M.A. research degree. It is possible to switch from an M.A. diploma degree to an M.A. research degree after M.A. courses of at least 20 credit points have been marked with an average grade of 85.
The program offers three specialisation tracks:
The M.A. program offers the following two study tracks
This track is a requirement for future Ph.D. studies.
Compulsory courses (20 credit points)
Elective compulsory courses (8 credit points)
Courses in one of the specialisation tracks (8 credit points)
Seminary paper in one of the compulsory or elective-compulsory seminar courses (4 credit points)
Elective courses (6 credits)
Courses from the program’s course list.
M.A. Thesis (35% of the final grade) is written under the supervision of one of the professors of the Faculties of Social Sciences, Law or Humanities. The thesis is graded by two teachers and, together with the final grade, determines the eligibility of the student for the Ph.D. program.
Foreign language
Knowledge of a European language besides English is not a pre-requisite for admission into the program for students; however it is compulsory for all students in order to graduate to pass an exemption exam or an advanced level exam in one of the following languages: French, German, Italian or Spanish. Credit points for language course will not be included in the average total credit points for the degree. Students, who speak one of the above languages and/or passed the language exams during their graduate studies, are not required to learn an additional European language.
Compulsory courses (18 credit points)
Elective compulsory courses (8 credit points)
Courses in one of the specialisation tracks (8 credit points)
Seminary paper in one of the compulsory or elective-compulsory seminar courses (4 credit points)
Elective courses (8 credits)
Courses from the program’s course list.
Seminar paper in one of the program’s seminar course list (4 credit points)
Foreign language
Knowledge of a European language besides English is not a pre-requisite for admission into the program for students; however it is compulsory for all students in order to graduate to pass an exemption exam or an advanced level exam in one European language. In the non-research track any European language can be recognized provided that students submit an official document attesting their language proficiency.* Credit points for language course will not be included in the average total credit points for the degree. Students, who speak an European language, passed an language exams during their undergraduate studies, or present a certificate (at least B1/2) from an accredited institution, are not required to learn an additional European language.
*Accredited institutions: university or an institution authorized to provide language proficiency attests in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR, such as the Goethe Institute, the Cervantes Institute, Institut français de Jérusalem Romain Gary, Dante Alighieri Society.
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For further information and registration, please fill out the form >>>
The European Forum offers an innovative and unique study track for accelerated graduate studies in its two study programs: (a) European studies; (b) Contemporary German studies. The accelerated track enables students to study towards a master's degree from the third year of their undergraduate studies.
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A candidate for PhD studies may apply for resarch studies, if the following conditions are met:
(a) The candidate holds a Master’s Degree from a university in Israel or abroad with is recognized by the Authority for Research Students of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with fthe following grades:
(b) The Authority for Research Students finds the candidate adequately prepared to pursue the proposed research.
(c) The proposed research can be carried out at the Hebrew University.
(d) Prior to registration, candidates should find and obtain the written consent of an adviser for their doctoral dissertation in the relevant department.
For detailed information please visit http://www.research-students.huji.ac.il/en
For information about the program for doctoral students at the Faculty of social Sciences please visit https://goo.gl/z4Hg1k
The doctoral program at the EF aims at supporting excellent young researchers, who focus their doctoral research on contemporary European affairs broadly defined, through the path of their doctoral studies. The European Forum doctoral studies program provides financial sponsorship — for committed students to fly-high with their research ambitions.
Our doctoral students are offered:
Seeing that the European Forum is a multidisciplinary community, with faculty coming from diverse disciplinary background, the European Forum doctoral studies program is designed to meet the educational needs of students whose previous studies, knowledge and experiences are equally diverse. Still, the overarching theme of studies and research must address European matters — European society and European Union, migration and integration, political economy, media, culture and memory, urbanism and inequality, law and rights, and alike topics.
The European Forum doctoral program, like the Masters programs, is organized into two curricular tracks: (a) European Studies, and (b) Contemporary German Studies: Politics, Society and Culture.
To open your imagination to the diversity of topics and agenda studied and researched under the canopy of European Forum at the Hebrew University, here are but very few projects composed by our students:
Want to know more?
(1.1) Applications must include:
(1.2) Assessment process:
(1.3) Timeline for admissions:
(2.1) Doctoral students must participate in study activity of a scope of at least 12 credit points, including our research preparatory seminar (course 54882 – “Design Your Research”). This supplementary study program shall be approved by the Advisory Committee when approving the research proposal and shall be sent to the Authority for Research Students.
Students may begin to participate in courses with the approval of the supervisor, however, students must take into account that the committee may not necessarily approve each course that is studied in the course of stage A.
(2.2) In spite of the interdisciplinary character of the European Forum, students coming with little or no background in relevant fields may be required to complete supplementary basic courses.
(2.3) European Forum doctoral scholarship recipients are required to:
(3) Grants and sponsorship
(3.1) Doctoral studies grants will be offered to excellent candidates, with conditional commitment for 4 years study.
Conditionality terms draw on academic progress of the students and recommendation of faculty advisor. Students who do not meet such thresholds and are not in good academic standing, at the conclusion of each year, will have their grant terminated; see “Disciplinary regulations”.
(3.2) The European Forum’s doctoral studies grants shall be up to 60,000 NIS per annum. Students may apply for additional grants and fellowships. However, grants are in compliance with the Hebrew University regulations; see “Scholarship regulations”.
May 15, 2021 |
Deadline for submission of candidacy to European Forum |
June 15, 2021 |
Reply from European Forum |
July 1, 2021 |
Deadline for submission of application to HUJI Authority for Research Students |
Beginning of academic year 2021-2022 |
Start of studies |
The DAAD Center for German Studies offers an MA degree in “Contemporary Germany Studies: Politics, Society, and Culture.” This is an interdisciplinary teaching program, affiliated to three faculties: Social Sciences, Law, and Humanities. The program deals with contemporary processes in Germany: the role of Germany in the EU and European integration; Germany’s contribution to global economic, political, scientific, and technological transformation; Germany's place in the contemporary cultural and artistic scene; the political and statutory constitution of the German Federal Republic (the Basic Law after 1945); the social market economy model; problems and perspectives following the reunification of 1989; the German language – past glory and new meaning.
No. Knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite for admission, but in order to receive the MA degree after two years, it is compulsory to receive the exemption or pass the “Advanced German” exam, equivalent to level B2.1 of CEFR. If you do not have the required knowledge, you can participate in German-language courses offered by the Hebrew University. The program recognizes up to eight credit points offered by the university.
We also offer scholarships for German-language summer courses in Austria, which will help you reach the required level.
The program’s teaching language is English.
Full-time students will earn their MA degree in two years. The class schedule is:
In the first year of studies (approximately 20 credit points)
Mondays: 16:30-20:00
Wednesdays: 08:30-20:00
(Not including German-language classes, if needed)
In the second year of studies (completion of the required 38 credit points or 36 points plus master’s thesis)
Wednesdays: 08:30-20:00
(Not including German-language classes, if needed)
This schedule will leave you enough time to both fulfill your academic requirements and explore Jerusalem and the rest of Israel!
In order to apply to the program, you need to meet the following prerequisites:
The program is taught in English. You need to submit evidence of your English-language proficiency when you make your application to the Hebrew University. If you do not have a document indicating your knowledge of English, you will be given the option of taking the Amiram test. TOEFL and IELTS are also recognized.
The program offers two study tracks: a research track and a non-research track. In the research track, you are required to take 36 credit points and write a master’s thesis. This track is a prerequisite for future PhD studies at the Hebrew University. In the non-research track, you will study for 38 credit points.
At the beginning of your studies in the program, you will be registered to the non-research track. It is possible to switch to the research track after at least 20 credit points have been marked with an average grade of 85 (B+) and you have found a supervisor who will guide you in your research for the thesis.
For detailed study regulations, please click here.
For a list of this year’s courses, please click here.
For admission information, please click here.
After your application, if you meet the prerequisites mentioned above, we will contact you and schedule a Skype interview with our Admissions Committee.
We offer full tuition-fee stipends, distinction scholarships, scholarships for summer German-language courses in Austria, funded student-exchange programs, subsidized study excursions to Europe, and more.
For information about the dormitories on the Mount Scopus campus and virtual tours, please click here.
The dormitories do not provide kitchen equipment, towels, or bedding. You can either bring your own equipment or purchase it at the Academon shop in the university, and at the Coop Shop in Givat Shapira a few minutes’ walk from the dormitories.
International students have to obtain a student visa before traveling to Israel. Please contact your nearest Israeli embassy or consulate to apply for a visa.
For more practical information about living in Israel, please click here.
The students of the European Forum's study programs acquire extensive and unique tools and knowledge that give them an advantage in their integration into the public sector, the business sector, and the research and teaching system in academic institutions in Israel and abroad. Our students are employed in the Knesset Research and Information Center, were accepted to the Cadet Course of the Israeli Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Economy, work for the Ministry of Defence, are parliamentary assistants of members of the European Parliament, joined European Union consulting firms in Brussels as lobbyists and employees, and work for the Israeli Delegation to the European Union. |
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Aschheim, Daniel |
Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Israel in Senegal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | ||||
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Ben-Schlomo Halevy, Nir |
Business Analyst, Arvato Bertelsmann, Arvato CRM Services Münster, NRW, Germany |
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Ben Yehuda, Omri |
Fellow in the Context of the Minerva (Max-Planck Gesellschaft) Postdoctoral Fellowship | ||||
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Cohen Aharoni, Yemima |
Stand up comedian and Sponsorship Manager at First Person Arts | ||||
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Filut, Damian |
PhD Candidate at the European Forum in European Studies Deputy Director of the MASHAV Educational Training Center (METC) |
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Fridman, Yoav |
Head of Research & Innovation Authority at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design | ||||
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Grinberg, Michal |
Senior Associate at Avisa Partners, a private European Public Affairs Consultancy | ||||
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Gurevich, Victor |
Teacher for History and Civic Education at the Johanna Jabotinsky Youth Village High School in Beer Yaakov |
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Kleiman, Marta |
EU desk at HUJI's Authority for Research and Development | ||||
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Levtov, Marianna |
Doctoral Candidate, University of Zurich, Switzerland | ||||
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Miller, Dana |
GovTech Department at CREATORS |
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Moshe, Netta |
Research and Information Coordinator, Knesset Research and Information Center | ||||
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Rot, Avraham |
Doctoral Candidate, Humanities Center, Johns Hopkins University | |||
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Volovice, Marc |
Doctoral Candidate, Princeton University | |||
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Waldman, Ofer |
Doctoral Candidate, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Freie Universität Berlin |
Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Israel in Senegal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israeli Diplomat. Ph.D candidate in European Studies; MA with honors in European Studies; BA in Government, Diplomacy and Strategy; Former director and advisor in the public and NGO sectors; Senior Trainer in the business, public and education sectors.
Since 2015, Business Analyst for several departments in Arvato Bertelsmann, dealing with international CRM operations in the IT high-tech sector with over 350 employees over several sites in different countries. We support B2B customers in 19 languages across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) on their cloud and software licensing solutions.
Focus on operational performance, efficiency, innovation, data handling and analysis, business intelligence projects, reporting infrastructure, programming, incentives, budget and business development.
Deputy Director of the MASHAV Educational Training Center (METC). MASHAV is the Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I worked with Educators from developing countries, from teachers to ministers sharing educational models and policies with the objective of improving their educational systems which will contribute to the social development of their societies.
I am dedicated professional with over eight years of progressive experience in the field of International Cooperation focused on Education for Development. My master degrees in European Studies enhance my understanding of the international arena and deepened my interest in the field of international relations.
Itamar Gelbfish received in 2016 an MA in the program Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture, and in 2006 a BA in Lwas (LL.B), both magna cum laude. At present, he is an attorney at the Criminal Department of the Israeli State Attorney´s Office.
Following the Master in European Studies, I obtained a traineeship with the European Commission in Brussels which eventually led me to my current position at Avisa Partners, a private European Public Affairs Consultancy. At Avisa I focus on EU grant, health, pharmaceutical and Corporate Social Responsibility policies while also developing business relations with Israel and following Energy geo politics. Avisa has unique niche practice of EU Competition as well as expertise in EU regulations and trainings.
After graduating the German Studies MA in 2012, I have since been teaching history and civics at Johanna Jabotinsky youth village high school in Beer Yaakov.
During the scholarship program in 2012 he was involved with CENTROPA, a nonprofit, Jewish historical institute in Vienna that is dedicated to preserving 20th century Jewish family stories by disseminating these stories and photos through films, books and exhibitions. Since then, Victor has been consistently participating in its summer and winter academies which bring teachers from all over the world together. Moreover, through forming global educational projects by the teachers and their students, in his work he uses its materials, resources and methods to create and facilitate interesting and relevant projects with his high school students.
I completed my MA in European Studies in 2014 with a thesis on “The Influence of the EU Policy on Corporate Social Responsibility”, supervised by Prof. Tomer Broude.
During my MA studies, I was an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where I conducted research on illegal immigration to the EU (especially from Africa). This internship allowed me to experience more practical research.
Currently, I am working at the EU desk at HUJI's Authority for Research and Development, assisting with EU funded research projects and proposals.
Starting September 2017, I will start a PhD program in Canada. My PhD will focus on the process which the local aboriginal population in Canada is going through.
Dana Miller received her MA in European Studies. She manages today the GovTech Department at CREATORS, an IDEAtion Lab that develops innovation and creates startups. Dana leads project within 15 municipalities in order to implement digital tools that will supply solutions for various challenges. In her previous position, Dana worked at the European Department at the Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and Industry by promoting the Israeli export to the European market and making BizDev to several Israeli trade missions to Europe.
I hold a BA in PPE (Philosophy, Economics and Political Science) from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an MA in European Studies magna cum laude from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and an MA in Law Studies cum laude from Bar-Ilan University. Winner of the Rector's and Dean's Prizes. Since 2012, I have been working as a researcher in the Research and Information Center of the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament). The Research and Information Center of the Knesset provides the Knesset members, committees, and departments with data, research papers, and background studies pertaining to current debates, legislation, and relevant parliamentary activity, on a variety of topics on the Knesset's agenda. My main research areas are: Immigration, Employment, Budget Supervision.
My studies at the European Forum have deepened my knowledge in comparative reviews, especially in familiarity with the mechanism and products of the European Union. This knowledge is critical in my field of work, in which I am often required to examine and present to Knesset members alternatives from the world in policy planning and implementation. In addition, I have gained practical experience in presenting to official forums in Israel and abroad, getting to know and dealing with negotiation management and decision-making processes.
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I currently work on issues pertaining to the intersection of phenomenology and psychoanalysis and to the history and philosophy of the emotions. |
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2011-Present |
Doctoral Candidate, Humanities Center, Johns Hopkins University |
2007-2010 | M.A. at the DAAD Center for German Studies |
2004-2007 |
BA, Department of History and The Honors Program of the School of History, Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
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2014 | Dean’s Teaching Fellowship, Johns Hopkins |
2009-2010 | Graduate Research Award, The Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Jewish Studies Program at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore |
2009-2010 | Junior Visiting Fellowship, The Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen), Vienna |
2008 | Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window Program of the European Union, Free University of Brussels |
2007 |
Dean's Award, Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
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In my dissertation, I examine the image and status of the German language in modern Jewish history. I am particularly interested in the ambiguous role of German in Jewish national discourse since the late 19th century. |
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2011-Present |
Princeton University, PhD program (History) |
2009-2010 |
Visiting Student, University of Freiburg |
2007-2009 | Hebrew University, MA (DAAD Center for German Studies) |
2004-2007 |
Hebrew University, BA (General Studies, Political Science) |
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2014-2015 | Doctoral Fellowship from the Israel Institute |
2014 | Lapidus Summer Fellowship for archival research at the Center for Jewish History, New York |
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2014 |
Guest student at the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany |
2014 |
PhD Candidate at the DAAD Center for German Studies, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem |
2009-2013 | M.A. magna cum laude in German Studies from the DAAD Center for German Studies, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem |
2000-2006 |
Diplom in Orchestral Music (French Horn) from the University of the Arts, Berlin, Germany |
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2014-2015 | Student Exchange Scholarship at the Freie Universität Berlin |
2013 | Research grants from the Center for German Studies at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem |
2013 | Research grants from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation |
2011 | Recipient of the excellence scholarship of the Dean of social sciences at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem |
2010-2014 |
Recipient of student scholarships on behalf of the Center for German Studies at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem |
1994-2000 |
Recipient of the "America-Israel cultural foundation" scholarships for outstanding musicians |
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