HIST128
HISTORY OF MODERN ISRAEL
- Department
- History
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Section information text: This course surveys the history of modern Israel, from the emergence of Zionism in the late-nineteenth century to contemporary questions about peace, politics, religion, and culture in Israeli society. Examining historical writing, literature, and a range of other primary sources, we will trace the development of the Jewish national idea as a source of social criticism, as the basis for collective action and personal discipline, and as the inspiration for religious and artistic innovation. Assessing Israeli history in its local, Middle Eastern, and global contexts, we will explore the making of Israeli politics, state, and government; the role of religion in society; the impact of the Arab-Israeli conflict; gender in Israeli society; and Israeli literature, music, food, and art.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2012–2022
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 13% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 11% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2013 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2012 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC102 2022
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM ONLINE 2020
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC104 2019
- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM Geography Building G104 2014
- Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM JC215 2010
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2022 | Elizabeth E. Imber | Lecture | 1 | 40 of 40 enrolled | 31799 |
| Fall 2020 | Elizabeth E. Imber | Online | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 27344 |
| Fall 2019 | Elizabeth E. Imber | Lecture | 1 | 35 of 35 enrolled | 27344 |
| Spring 2014 | Olga Litvak | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 15 enrolled | 33081 |
| Fall 2010 | Olga Litvak | Lecture | 1 | 28 of 35 enrolled | 27052 |