Call for courses on contemporary Israel for Winter/Spring 2019
Accepting proposals through June 30, 2018.
Israel in Asia? Why global trends are pushing Israel to “look east”
Graduate Fellow Sam Gordon explains how, in a shifting world order, Israel both is and isn't making a strategic "pivot to Asia."
Paper Prize for Excellence in Holocaust Scholarship
A new prize honors excellent work on the Holocaust by students at the University of Washington.
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.