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Holocaust Memory, Reconstructed
Aron Rodrigue's lecture proposed a theory of Sephardic Holocaust commemoration. It also raised questions about the nature of memory.
Singing Ladino in Minnesota
When hazzan Isaac Azose brought his Ladino repertoire to Carleton College, something magical happened. Read Dr. Maureen Jackson's special report.
Seattle Sephardic Hazzan Visits Carleton College
Isaac Azose and his Ladino songs amazed the crowd at a Sephardic cultural symposium in Minnesota. A special report from Dr. Maureen Jackson, former Cole Fellow at UW and current Harry Starr Fellow at Harvard.
Telling Untold Stories: Sephardic Jews & the Holocaust
How Devin Naar's global search for the Sephardic Holocaust experience led to personal discoveries--and to planning a ground-breaking conference at UW.
Cole Fellow Lecture on April 10th
Dr. Daniel K. Heller is an expert in Jewish youth movements in interwar Poland.
Arendt, Eichmann, and Evil Revisited in New Film
The complex life of the woman behind one of modern philosophy's most infamous phrases.
Ruth Calderon’s Textual Revolution
Her first Knesset speech became an internet sensation. Find out more about Dr. Ruth Calderon and her textual revolution.
What’s that? Special Purim Edition
We kick off a new column identifying and explaining Jewish objects.
Why is Circumcision a Human Rights Issue?
An ancient practice is now the focus of intense debates. Prof. Michael Rosenthal explains why he decided to organize a panel discussion.
Purim Unmasked
Shrines to Esther, Haman's ketubbah, outrageous groggers. Art expert Shalom Sabar dips into his treasure trove of Purim folklore.
Purim Art Gallery
Vivid depictions of the Purim story from around the world, curated by visiting Prof. Shalom Sabar.
Ladino Rocks: Sarah Aroeste’s Seattle Visit
How Sarah Aroeste made the idea of "Ladino rock band" a reality: a report from the first New Voices event.
The Buzz Without the Caffeine
No latte required: Sarah Zaides reports on the stimulating takeaways from JewDub Talks.
JTNews: Short talks, well worth the time!
JewDub Talks wowed its audience with brief lectures that gave deep insights.
St. Petersburg: New Pride, Old Prejudice?
Grad student Veronica Muskheli muses on museums and their role in Jewish cultural continuity.
האימוץ הישראלי – The Israeli Adoption
Cathy Merchant's account of communicating with her Israeli family in Seattle. A special Hebrew post!
Learning about the Other
Seeing and understanding the experience of others just might be the most Jewish ethical obligation--and the most universal.
Trailblazing Professor Retires
Saying thank you to Marty Jaffee, a beloved teacher who helped put our program on the map.
Focusing Her Lens on Folklore
How grad student Veronica Muskheli found her way to the White Sea and Russian-Jewish ethnography.
Digging for the Past, Looking to the Future
Roll up your sleeves and dig into our profile of Prof. Sarah Stroup and the Tel Dor Field School.
Service-Learning with a Smile
Incorporating community service made an undergrad Jewish history course more meaningful.
The people in your neighborhood
The Golden Rule, reconsidered: insights from this year's Stroum Learn-in.
Wandering in Jerusalem
From kabobs to nighttime concerts, Sarah Zaides shares the best of her summer in Jlem.
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End of Year Celebration
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Fall for Jewish Studies
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Secular? Moderate? Middle Class? Not Quite
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Holocaust Memory, Reconstructed
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A Guidebook for Sephardic Immigrants
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Time to Get Hungry
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Why I Heart Hebrew School
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Why is Circumcision a Human Rights Issue?
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Meet this year’s Stroum Lecturer
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