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New Center Bridges Serbia-Israel Relations Through Dialogue

2/18/2026

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The Serbian-Jewish Academic Center Saint Sava and Yehuda Alkalai in Jerusalem was established to bridge Serbia and Israel.
Ambassador Dr. Ljiljana Nikšic founded the center.
The center fosters dialogue and research.
Initiatives such as Israeli students celebrating Serbia’s Statehood Day illustrate a growing friendship and show how shared knowledge can soften historical tensions, transforming the legacy of Saint Sava into a living connection between Jerusalem and Belgrade.

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Story summary

The Serbian-Jewish Academic Center Saint Sava and Yehuda Alkalai in Jerusalem was established to bridge Serbia and Israel.
Ambassador Dr. Ljiljana Nikšic founded the center.
The center fosters dialogue and research.
Initiatives such as Israeli students celebrating Serbia’s Statehood Day illustrate a growing friendship and show how shared knowledge can soften historical tensions, transforming the legacy of Saint Sava into a living connection between Jerusalem and Belgrade.