The Herzl Center of Israel Studies

The Herzl Center of Israel Studies (hereinafter referred as HCIS) is an interdisciplinary research and teaching institution dedicated to the enhancement of knowledge and awareness about the modern State of Israel. The HCIS is the first academic center in the Czech Republic fully dedicated to the study of Israeli society, politics, and history. To contribute to the expanding field of Israel Studies, the HCIS especially focuses on the study of historical and contemporary links between Central Europe and Israel. In support of this mission, the center:

• organizes courses, lectures, and seminars at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, on the modern State of Israel, its ties to Central Europe, and its place in the Middle East;
• offers doctoral fellowships and supports international and interdisciplinary research opportunities;
• encourages closer academic cooperation between universities.

The Herzl Center for Israel Studies (HCIS) was founded in cooperation with the Israel Institute in Washington, DC, in 2018 and is now an integral part of Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic.