Tag Archives: Sephardic

The Buzz Without the Caffeine
No latte required: Sarah Zaides reports on the stimulating takeaways from JewDub Talks.

A Mosaic of Classes
Winter quarter is heating up with the latest courses from Jewish Studies. Book your spot today!

Prof. Devin Naar interviewed by 97.3 KIRO!
Prof. Naar chats about rescuing Ladino treasures with Brandi Kruse of 97.3 KIRO FM.

Seattle’s Ladino Legacy & Naar in the News
Sephardic Studies at UW is making headlines around the world.

JTNews: Prof. Devin Naar is One to Watch
Devin Naar's impressive first year at UW has earned him a spot on JTNews "10 under 40" list.

“My Sweet Canary”: A Musical Journey Through Anatolia
Roza Eskenazi's soulful music, while based in Asia Minor, transcends national boundaries.

What is Israel’s Narrative?
If Yad Vashem tells the story of Israel, where does the Sephardic Jew fit in the story?

Jewish Cultural History
Explore various expressions of Jewish culture including biblical, Hellenistic, Judeo-Arabic, Sephardic, Ashkenazic, Eastern European, American and Israeli. As we analyze Jewish culture across time and space, we will discuss how Jews both adopted the cultural assumptions of their neighbors and adapted these traditions to preserve a distinct identity.

Naar Welcome Lecture
Listen to Prof. Devin Naar's Inaugural Lecture, "Between the OttomanEmpire and the Greek Nation State--The Jews of Salonica"