About us
The SDU-TAU Joint Institute for Jewish and Israeli Studies supports research on religious groups in Israel that explore the social diversity and complexity of the Holy Land in the 21st century. The Institute also supports studies about meeting points between Confucian and Jewish traditions and texts.
The Institute hosts the SDU -TAU student workshop that brings together Israeli and Israel-based Chinese students for field trips to sites of historical and social interest; organizes an annual international conference about its on-going research; publishes podcasts; and encourages joint research and cooperation between Shandong and Tel Aviv Universities.
Head of the SDU-TAU Joint Institute for Jewish and Israel Studies - Shandong University
Dr. Fu Youde is Full professor of philosophy and Jewish studies. The founder and director of the Center for Judaic and Inter-Religious studies at Shandong University, a leading research institution for the humanities and social sciences in Chinese academia. He serves as co-head of the SDU-TAU Joint Institute for Jewish and Israel Studies. He has published numerous books and essays on the history of Judaism and Jewish philosophy and several translations, including Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed.
Head of the SDU-TAU Joint Institute for Jewish and Israel Studies - Tel Aviv University
Prof. Uriya Shavit is Full Professor for Islamic studies and migration studies at Tel Aviv University. He serves as Chair of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies as well as the Program in Religious Studies. He is the author of nine academic books and dozens of articles, with a focus on modern political theology in the Arab world and the sociology of Islamic Law in the West.
Assistant Secretary of the SDU-TAU Joint Institute for Jewish and Israel Studies - Shandong University
Dr. Chen Yanyan is Assistant Research Fellow of Israel Studies at the Center of Judaic and Inter-Religious Studies of Shandong University, and the Assistant Secretary of the SDU-TAU Joint Institute for Jewish and Israel Studies. Her research focus includes Israeli history, politics and cultures. She has published articles on the history of Kibbutz and Israeli Politics.
Assistant Secretary of the SDU-TAU Joint Institute for Jewish and Israel Studies - Tel Aviv University
Ms. Inbal Piamenta Shamir is a PhD candidate at the School of Philosophy at Tel Aviv University. Her dissertation explores Chinese philosophy and the teachings of Confucius. Inbal pursed her research interests in China for several of years, and has a keen interest in deepening the intercultural dialogue between Chinese and Israeli scholars.
