How Benjamin Netanyahu is resetting Israel-Africa relations
Graduate fellow Francis Abugbilla explains how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push to reconnect with African nations is shifting Israel's status on the continent.
From ancient Jewish practitioners to Google searches, coping with our fear of “ugly” babies
Like people today, people in the ancient world were obsessed with having ideal children. And ancient theories of vision combined with fears around imperfect babies to create some funky beliefs about sex and conception, writes grad fellow Jennifer Hunter. But were they really weirder than our worries today?
The Jewish Studies Student Support Fund, established by UW alumna Arlene Ehrlich, creates opportunities and builds community for students
The Mitchell F. and Sophie Wise Ehrlich Student Support Fund, created by UW alumna Arlene Ehrlich in honor of her parents, supports international learning opportunities in Jewish Studies for students of all levels.
Ladino: A discussion with Professor Devin Naar about the Ladino language | Foreigncy
In this podcast, Devin Naar discusses the history of the Ladino language and preservation efforts taking place right here in Seattle.
“Ladino” or not “Ladino”?
When it comes to the Ladino Day controversy, David M. Bunis says we should consider the history of how Jews refer to their own languages.
AUDIO | From Humanitarian Relief to Holocaust Rescue – Christopher Browning
Audio recording of Christopher Browning's 3/3 lecture on Holocaust rescue in France, "From Humanitarian Relief to Holocaust Rescue: The Story of Tracy Strong, Jr."
