As a premiere hub for Jewish Studies, the Stroum Center features an internationally recognized Sephardic Studies Program, a growing Israel Studies Program, and a vibrant undergraduate and graduate community.
Upcoming Events
3/27 EVENT | The Musical Poetry of Rabbi Israel Najara Then and Now
Wednesday, March 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m. PT
Location: Kane Hall 220, UW campus
3/28 EVENT | Sonic Ruins of Modernity: Judeo-Spanish Folksongs Today
Thursday, March 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. PT
Location: Kane Hall 220, UW campus
4/11 LECTURE | Contemporary Ethiopian Artists in Israel & the Question of Hyphenated Identity
Thursday, April 11, 7:00-8:30 p.m. PT
Location: Thomson 101, UW campus
Latest Articles
What is an ostracon? How the “scrap paper of the ancient world” offers glimpses of life in biblical times
Pieces of broken pottery ("ostraca") were commonly used to write letters, receipts, and notes in the ancient world, and these fragments show how biblical writings connect to real-world concerns of the time, writes graduate fellow Corinna Nichols.
Aki Yerushalayim publishes Devin E. Naar’s first short story in Ladino
Aki Yerushalayim published Devin E. Naar’s first Ladino short story, "Dos Ijikos i sus Nono" (‘Two Children and their Grandfather’).
Muestros Artistas [Our Artists]: Bringing Sephardic Art and Community Together at the UW
Author Hannah S. Pressman reflects on her experience attending the inaugural 'Muestros Artistas' [Our Artists] Sephardic Arts Symposium and speaking with artists and others who were involved.
Food for thought: Learning culture, cooking, and verb conjugations through Sephardic recipes
Student Stephanie Dossett recalls her experience learning from Professor Canan Bolel in the Ladino Language and Culture course, which inspired her to cook and bake Sephardic foods.
The Sudan-Israel normalization process: A tactical move but a strategic hazard
Under the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Israel and Sudan are close to establishing historic diplomatic ties — but outside of the democratic process. Graduate fellow Yasir Zaidan explains.
Ethics and animals in the Bible: Why ancient Israelites thought of birds as moral examples to follow
Though present-day moral philosophers might disagree, in ancient times, animals like birds were seen as tuned in to the divine will and exemplars of right living. Graduate fellow Forrest Martin explains.