Why Do Hannah Arendt’s Ideas about Evil and the Holocaust Still Matter?
New interview with Michael Rosenthal on the controversial philosopher.
Found in translation: Ladino poem about Spanish exile
This fascinating historical poem is one of many Ladino works by Sephardic cultural activist Albert D. Levy (1896-1963).
Rain, Salmon, and Seattle’s Jewish History
As Prof. Naomi Sokoloff observes, a play's setting can impact its meaning.
Can you dig it? Learning hands-on archaeology at Tel Dor
Sophomore Nicole Aqua spent the summer digging up history on Israel's northern coast.
Call for Applications: Assistant Professor in Classical Judaism
Announcing an opening for a tenure-track position in Classical Judaism at the University of Washington!
The Splendid Text of Ruth Calderon’s Knesset Speech
Martin Jaffee praises a daring attempt to revitalize Zionism in the context of religious, cultural, and political pluralism.