Demonic femininity in the ancient synagogue: Dancing with the angel of death
Ancient synagogue poetry describing the magic "sotah" ritual for women evoked common fears around demonic forces and women's sexuality, writes Dr. Laura S. Lieber.
Why I support Sephardic Studies
Joel Benoliel explains why he supports the Sephardic Studies Program's work to "enhance and preserve Sephardic culture as unique and important."
Remembering the thousands of children who disappeared in the “Yemenite Babies Affair”
Activists are raising awareness of the tragic kidnapping of thousands of Mizrahi Jewish babies in the 1950s through continued action and savvy social media organizing, writes Grad Fellow Vincent Calvetti-Wolf.
Bridging generations at Ladino Day 2018
This year’s Ladino Day connected undergrad Tania Aronowitz and her family to their Sephardic roots.
Are Sephardic folktales still Sephardic?
How do folktales change when they are written down? Student Julie Tolmie reflects.
Making Ladino folktales personal
A first-time attendee at Ladino Day, Patrick Ho considers what makes Ladino personal.
Mika Ahuvia publishes new co-edited volume, “Placing Ancient Texts”
Mika Ahuvia's new co-edited book, "Placing Ancient Texts," reconstructs the dynamic interactions between space, place, and position and texts in ancient times.
Children’s music with a purpose: Bialik’s influence on Israeli culture
The classic Israeli children's song, "Seesaw," asks children to imagine a fair and "balanced" society.