The Dying Dead Sea: Beauty and the Underbelly
In reflecting on the shrinking Dead Sea, Opportunity Grant winner Emily Gade considers the underbelly of beautiful things.
Podcast: Migrants’ Mobilization for Rights & Recognition in Israel
Doctoral student Oded Oron discusses the plight of African migrants in the state of Israel.
The Solo–and Collaborative–Process of Writing a Dissertation
Esra Bakkalbasioglu, a PhD student in Interdisciplinary Near and Middle Eastern Studies, argues that sharing ideas with colleagues is key when writing a dissertation.
Announcing the Benmayor Collection of Eastern Sephardic Ballads
Dr. Rina Benmayor tells the story of the Benmayor Collection of Eastern Sephardic Ballads, a new addition to the Stroum Center's Sephardic Digital Library.
The Adventures of Two Izmirlis with the Hebrew Language
Canan Bolel, an Opportunity Grant winner, reflects on how being from Izmir, Turkey, and learning Hebrew have both affected her identity.
Spinoza on the Divinity of Scripture
Does it matter if scripture is divine? Spinoza expert Steven Nadler weighs in on the philosopher's ideas about the Bible.
Should the Ban on Spinoza Be Lifted?
Is heresy still a meaningful concept in American Judaism? Daniel Schwartz argues that the discussions Spinoza inspires are more relevant than ever.