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