In the Press

Congratulations to Prof. Dan Diner for receiving the prestigious 2025 Ludwig Börne Prize

3 February, 2025
Warmest congratulations to our director, Prof. Dan Diner, on receiving the prestigious 2025 Ludwig Börne Prize, awarded annually by the Frankfurt-based Ludwig Börne Foundation. The award recognizes that “in a time of great confusion, Dan Diner is a courageous enlightener who helps us continually reflect on and understand our era anew“.

Lecture by Prof. Rotem Giladi at the Mandate Researchers’ Forum

8 January, 2025

Lecture by Prof. Rotem Giladi at the Mandate Researchers’ Forum
The ‘National Home’, the Empire, and the Politics of the Jewish Body: 
The Long History of the Punishment of Whipping (Abolition) Law—1950

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 16:30
Tel Aviv University 
Respondent: Dr. Rivka Brot
Chair: Dr. Eran Shlomi
The forum is restricted to Mandate Researchers’ only

Prof. Dan Diner Awarded the German Order of Merit

1 October, 2024

Professor Dan Diner received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on October 1, 2024. The award was presented to him by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for his outstanding contribution to fostering academic relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Israel.

New Op-ed by Dr. Jonathan Grossman on the Phenomenon of Brain Drain and Immigration from Israel

18 August, 2024

 

The term "brain drain" refers to the emigration of highly professionals from one country to another, often in search of better opportunities. While this is a common phenomenon worldwide, Israel is currently facing a particularly challenging situation. As increasing numbers of highly educated professionals leave the country, recent political turmoil has been accelerating this trend. This growing brain drain raises serious concerns about Israel’s future stability and prosperity.

Congratulations to our Research Assistant and MA student, Dor Correct!

2 July, 2024

Warm congratulations to Dor Correct for winning the Dean's Award for Excellence in Studies. As a research assistant at the Institute, Dor conducts research on minority rights, nationalism, religion, and law in the Habsburg Monarchy and in interwar Austria.

Well done and good luck, Dor!