Stroum Center Launches “Israel Studies Today” Lecture Series
Find out about new research directions in the growing field of Israel Studies. First lecture is Jan. 25th!
Mapping the History of Spain, Jews, and World War II
Ryan Gompertz, a UW alum, created the Mapping Memory project to trace the paths of Jewish war refugees through Spain.
Marty Jaffee Brings Rabbinic Voices from the Cairo Geniza to the E-Book
Prof. Marty Jaffe’s e-book translation of the Sifre Devarim brings a poetic perspective to a seminal piece of rabbinic commentary.
Surviving the Survival on Göran Rosenberg’s Road from Auschwitz
The Swedish journalist Göran Rosenberg retraced his father’s wartime journeys from one hellish landscape to another. Find out more about his evocative memoir and recent Seattle visit.
Sephardi Lives in Living Color
An interview with Julia Phillips Cohen and Sarah Abrevaya Stein, co-editors of the award-winning collection Sephardi Lives. Both scholars will attend Seattle's Ladino Day on Dec. 6th.
Introducing the New Stroum Center Interns!
Our interns are taking the non-profit academic world by storm! Meet Doria, Molly, and Angela.
Jesse Lamp Wins FLAS Award for Hebrew
Congratulations to UW MA student Jesse Lamp, on receiving a prestigious FLAS award for his Hebrew studies.
Pianko “Peoplehood” Book Launch
Why does peoplehood matter? Join us for a reading and reception on Nov. 18.