Dr. Beilin started his career as a journalist and editorial board member of Davar and received his Ph.D.
in political science from Tel-Aviv University. A member of Knesset for eleven years, Dr. Beilin has held
ministerial positions in the governments of Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres and Ehud Barak. Dr. Beilin is
a leading proponent of the peace process with Israel's neighbors and especially the Palestinians,
identifying Israel's national interest as being best served by achieving a fair, just, and comprehensive
peace in the region. Co-sponsored by Taube Center for Jewish Studies, The Israel Center,
Consulate General of Israel. For more information, contact Mimi at mimif@stanford.edu.