English Language Books
The Bedouins and The Negev
Nomadism and Land Ownership Perspectives, 1800–1967. Based on a multi-decade study of thousands of historical sources examining the Bedouin tribes in the Negev.
Kawkab: Remarkable Bedouin Women
An intimate glimpse into the lives of seven Bedouin women in the Negev, all active in transforming the reality of a society in transition.
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Christianity & Christians in the Jewish State
Israeli policy toward the churches and Christian communities, 1948–2018. Examines the complex theological and political relations.
Communication in the Jewish Diaspora
Two thousand years of saying goodbye without leaving — how communication networks sustained Jewish continuity.
The Origins of Psychoanalysis in Israel
The Freudian Movement in Mandatory Palestine, 1918–1948. Features disciples of Freud who introduced psychoanalytic methods to hospitals and institutions.
Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter
Heritage and postwar restoration. A scholarly account of Israel's rebuilding of the Jewish Quarter after the 1967 Six Day War.
Transformation of the Jezreel Valley
Marj Ibn 'Amer in the late Ottoman period. Examines land usage, nomadism, and settlement using previously unpublished documents.
The Intellectual Discourse of Interwar Egypt
Analysis of intellectual thought and discourse in Egypt during the interwar period.
Conflict & Prosperity
An exploration of conflict dynamics and economic prosperity in the Israeli context.
A Nation Like All Nations
Towards the establishment of an Israeli Republic. Argues for separation of nationality and religion and recognition of an Israeli nation.
Rethinking Israeli Journalism
Core values and the media revolution. Analysis through the lens of political communication, elite representation, and media-military relations.
Rabbis in Politics
Leadership approaches of Rabbis Ovadia Yosef & Elazar Shach. How they shaped political and religious institutions.
Mega Projects
Reflection of change in Israeli society. Analyzes two mega-engineering projects and how they reflect deep structural societal changes.
Jews Without Power
American Jews during the Holocaust. A scholarly examination of the American Jewish community during one of the most challenging periods in Jewish history.
Ethnographic Museums in Israel
A study of ethnographic museums in Israel, examining their role in cultural preservation and public education.
Discursive March of Thought
An interdisciplinary roadmap. Exploration of scholarship using linguistic tools and processes for problem-solving.
Israeli Government Policy Towards Its Arab-Palestinian Citizens
Analysis of Israeli government policies toward Arab-Palestinian citizens, based on extensive research and institutional discourse.
The Last Rich Jew in Damascus
The story of Yossef Laniado, banker, businessman, and politician who survived shifting regimes from Ottoman to British, Arab, and French rule.
Yehoshua Hankin: Two Loves
A vivid portrait of the “Redeemer of the Land” set in late Ottoman and British Mandate Palestine, combining literary storytelling with rigorous research.
Hebrew Language Books
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Nikmat Hanitzachon
Israeli culture on the road to the Yom Kippur War. Examining cultural narratives and their role.
Gam Tel Aviv Hai'ta K'far Aravi
Examining the history of Tel Aviv and its evolving narrative in Israeli society.
Madua Azavti
Why I Left School — examining educational experiences and dropout in Israeli society.
To Be a Georgian In Israel
Being a Georgian in Israel in the 21st century — identity, culture, and integration.