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
10/6 TALK | The History of Jewish Difference and Anti-Judaism as Ideology
Tuesday, October 6, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PT
10/13 KEYNOTE | The Difficulty of Confronting the Holocaust — Mass Murder in Jewabne, Poland
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PT
10/20 TALK | Racism, Anti-Semitism, and the Lines of Solidarity
Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PT
Latest Articles
Bailar a la Turka: 78 rpm Records in Seattle Sepharadi Households
Using artifacts from the Sephardic Studies Digital Collection and other archives, Dr. Maureen Jackson investigates Turkish music as enjoyed by Seattle Sepharadim.
How contributions from Christopher Columbus’ Sephardic astronomer illustrate complex legacies of exploration and conquest
You’ve probably heard of Christopher Columbus, but have you heard of the Sephardic astronomer who helped him chart his course across the seas?
VIDEO | Insights into a Half-Centry of Ladino Studies: David Bunis in conversation with Devin Naar
In a virtual conversation, Devin Naar interviews David Bunis about his path to becoming the leading authority in the Ladino language after beginning as a Yiddish linguist, and inquires on the fate of Ladino today.
How librarians can recover Sephardic historical figures and improve research on Ladino books
Why do library catalogs sometimes leave out important information about Ladino books, and why is it important to fill in these gaps?
From the Collection: El djugeton, a satirical Ladino newspaper
Published in Istanbul from 1908 to 1931, the satirical Ladino newspaper El djugeton ("The Joker") made headlines in more ways than one.
This year, pianist Renan Koen will lead Seattle’s Sephardic Holocaust memorial from Istanbul’s historic Italian synagogue
Pianist Renan Koen on her family history, her career, and what drew her to music composed during the Holocaust.
Israel Studies Program
Promoting and encouraging the critical study of the histories, societies, cultures, and politics of the State of Israel
Sephardic Studies Program
World-renowned for the study of Sephardic culture and history, the Sephardic Studies Program features a growing online library and museum, undergraduate and graduate courses, public programs like Ladino Day, and academic conferences.
Graduate Fellowship
Convening students from departments across campus to learn about Jewish Studies and public scholarship.
Stroum Lectures Archive
For over 30 years, the annual Stroum Lectures at the University of Washington have showcased leading scholars in the field.
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