Tag Archives: Culture
Jews in Soviet Cinema of the 1920s-1940s
Cinema is a visual document of the transformation of attitudes towards Jews in the Soviet Union.
Purim Unmasked
Shrines to Esther, Haman's ketubbah, outrageous groggers. Art expert Shalom Sabar dips into his treasure trove of Purim folklore.
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.
Jewish Culture: Room for All
A passionate argument for embracing the diversity of Jewish cultural expressions around the globe.
The Buzz Without the Caffeine
No latte required: Sarah Zaides reports on the stimulating takeaways from JewDub Talks.
St. Petersburg: New Pride, Old Prejudice?
Grad student Veronica Muskheli muses on museums and their role in Jewish cultural continuity.
A Mosaic of Classes
Winter quarter is heating up with the latest courses from Jewish Studies. Book your spot today!
Wandering in Jerusalem
From kabobs to nighttime concerts, Sarah Zaides shares the best of her summer in Jlem.
A Note on Footnotes
How important are those little notes in the margins? An Israeli film about academic hijinks prompts a reflection.
Israel: Dynamic Society / Global Flashpoint
MWF 11:30-12:20pm, N. Pianko, N. Sokoloff, J. Migdal & P. Burstein This survey introduces the people, institutions, and culture of Israel in the context of larger global forces.
Sephardi Culture and Art
T 1:30-4:20pm, Visiting Professor Shalom Sabar
A seminar on the multi-cultural origins of the art created by Jews in medieval Spain and Portugal.
A seminar on the multi-cultural origins of the art created by Jews in medieval Spain and Portugal.
Literature of Emerging Nations: Israel/Palestine
MW 1:30-2:20pm, Naomi Sokoloff & Amal Eqeiq How has culture impacted the shaping of Israeli identity and Palestinian identity?
Jewish Cultural History
TTh 11:30-1:20pm, Devin Naar Analyzing different expressions of Jewish culture across time and space.
Life in Israel
W 7:00-9:20pm, Naomi Sokoloff Evening class exploring Israeli life through popular culture. Credit/no credit.
Fall into Jewish Studies at UW!
Help yourself to our tasty menu of Fall Quarter courses. Art history, literature, and languages take center stage. Handy links included!
Music and the Power to Connect
Grad student Millicent Haase explores the fusion sound of Gad Elbaz and Alon De Loco.
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Telling Untold Stories: Sephardic Jews & the Holocaust
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Telling Untold Stories: Sephardic Jews & the Holocaust
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Spotlight on Graduate Students April 19th
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40-Day Challenge: The Wondering Begins
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