How the Turkish “City of Peace” remembers its Sephardic veterans
Grad Fellow Özgür Özkan walks through a new exhibit that remembers Çanakkale’s Sephardic veterans—and reaffirms its pluralistic identity.
4/19 | FREE FOOD! “Grub n’ gab” with Stroum Center leadership
Curious about Jewish Studies? Anytime from 11 AM — 1 PM, stop by the Microsoft Cafe on campus to learn more about the Stroum Center from our own leaders: Director Mika Ahuvia, and Interim Associate Director/Program Manager Brendan Goldman. Plus, free food and drinks will be provided!
New book from Naomi Sokoloff celebrates Hebrew language and literature
Prof. Naomi Sokoloff's new book considers the past, present and future of the Hebrew language.
Discovering the unexpected connections between Persian and Hebrew
Graduate Fellow Sara Molaie's work with Hebrew illustrates how languages and cultures can be connected in surprising ways.
Author Gary Shteyngart to debut new novel in Seattle at 2018 Stroum Lectures
Shteyngart will read from his new novel "Lake Success" and share thoughts on humor, immigration and the Jewish experience.
3/12 SJFF SEPHARDIC FILM | “Alegría” (Happiness)
Sunday, Mar 12, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST
Location: AMC Pacific Place — theater 2 or 4
Streaming window: 3/20 - 3/26
How Israel is redefining foreign aid for the 21st century
Graduate Fellow Sam Gordon argues that Israel's education-based approach to foreign aid is uniquely well-suited to the demands of the 21st century.
4/3 BOOK TALK | Sarah Zaides Rosen on “Tevye’s Ottoman Daughter”
Monday, Apr 3, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
Location: Zoom