Herzl Institute מוסד הרצל לחקר הציונות

The Herzl Institute for the Study of Zionism was founded as an academic research center at the University of Haifa at the initiative and with the support of Dr. Reuben Hecht. Since its establishment the Institute has initiated, assisted and directed research on Zionism and the political, cultural and social history of the Return to Zion and the State of Israel. Additionally, the Institute explores issues pertaining to the dynamics of modern nationalism and Israel's national identity.

The Herzl Institute supports and directs academic research on diverse aspects of Zionism as a political idea and historical process and on the State of Israel as a Jewish homeland. The Herzl Institute publishes its findings through books, monographs and documents. It holds seminars, conferences and workshops and cultivates cooperation with scholars and organizations in Israel and abroad to promote the study of Zionism and the State of Israel.

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We are pleased to announce the appointments of Prof. Yossi Ben-Artzi as Head of the Herzl Institute and Dr. Lilach Barak as the Institute’s Director of Academic Development. These appointments will take effect on October 1, 2026. We wish Prof. Ben-Artzi and Dr. Barak great success in their roles as they continue to develop and expand the Herzl Institute’s activities and strengthen its academic and public standing.

We also wish to take this opportunity to thank Prof. Maoz Azaryahu for his work and contributions to the development of the Herzl Institute, and to wish him continued fruitful endeavors and great success.

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