The Jews of Kurdistan: How Kurdish Jews became Israeli
Opportunity grant winner Pinar Kara tells the story of Kurdish Jews' migration to Israel, and how they keep connected with Kurdish culture today.
Reviving Morocco’s multicultural past through the Museum of Moroccan Judaism (& other initiatives)
How the Museum of Moroccan Judaism — alongside other organizations, students, and individuals — is working to revive a multicultural Morocco.
Debunking the myth of “elite Jews” in medieval Europe
Contrary to the stereotypes, the biggest bankers, traders, and financiers in medieval Europe were Christians, not Jews, writes graduate fellow Kerice Doten-Snitker.
How should we remember the forced migration of Jews from Egypt?
The recent controversy around Jews' forced migration from Egypt in the 1950s raises questions about how history is used and by whom, writes Grad Fellow Pablo Jairo Tutillo Maldonado.
How a shared history of persecution brought two communities (back) together: Kurdish-Jewish cooperation in Germany
Opportunity Grant winner Pinar Kara traces the re-emergence of a historic connection between Kurds and Jews in Germany.
Using Yiddish to fight the “othering” of Jews in Poland
Opportunity Grant winner Kendra Berry explains how studying language builds empathy — especially in places where nationalistic narratives dominate.
How Iraqi Jews are reclaiming their cultural legacy in Israel
Grad Fellow Pablo Maldonado explains how, following their forced migration in the 1950s, Israel's Middle Eastern Jewish community is reconnecting with its heritage through music.
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