Spotlight on Students: Shawn Laramie ’16
Shawn Laramie '16 took Introduction to Judaism at UW as a way to explore his heritage, and found connection in many other ways.
New Class on Bioethics: Secular and Jewish Perspectives
Professor Hadar Khazzam-Horovitz A man diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), begins to experience respiratory failure. His wife rushes him
Explore Jewish Studies, Sephardic Studies and Israel Studies with UW Study Abroad!
Undergrads looking to take coursework abroad in Jewish Studies, Sephardic Studies, Israel Studies, or related languages can find many pre-approved study abroad options through UW Study Abroad.
Who were the most radical Jews in history?
A new team-taught course this fall showcases radical Jews ranging from Jesus to Bernie Sanders.
2016-17 Jewish Studies Graduate Fellows
The new class of Jewish Studies Graduate Fellows includes students in Political Science, English, and International Studies.
Michael Rosenthal, scholar of Spinoza, becomes new Stroum Chair
Michael Rosenthal, expert in early modern philosophy, will plan a Spinoza conference and seminars on core texts in his role as the new Stroum Chair at UW.
Benaroya Gift Establishes Jackson School as a Leader in Israel Studies
The Benaroya Fund for Excellence in Israel Studies will support a world-class scholar at the University of Washington as well as public programming.
Summer and Autumn 2016 Opportunity Grant Winners Heading to Turkey, Australia, Lithuania, and Israel
This summer, UW students will have in-depth academic experiences near and far, thanks to Opportunity Grants from the Stroum Center.