May 1 Spring Research Symposium Features Graduate Fellows
Papers on Ladino, the bible, French novels, post-war East Germany, and Jewish animated short films will be presented on May 1.
Alumni Interview: Haley Gustafson, Future Human Rights Lawyer
Haley Gustafson, UW class of 2014, explains how courses in Jewish Studies prepared her to study human rights law in Ireland.
UW Sephardic document appears in new PBS film The Jewish Journey: America
Sephardic history featured in documentary about American Jewish immigration.
Ashley Bobman, star Sephardic Studies student, wins President’s Medal
Mashala (congratulations) to Ashley Bobman!
Holocaust hero is subject of UW library exhibit cosponsored by Stroum Center
The Stroum Center is a cosponsor of the UW Library's new exhibit about Holocaust hero Jan Karski, on display until March 15th.
Ruth Behar on Obama’s Cuba Decision
Ruth Behar was born into the tight-knit Cuban Jewish community. Read her poignant reflection on the historic decision to normalize American ties with Cuba.
Watch Joel Migdal on Russian News Show
Migdal discusses his new book, Shifting Sands, and modern U.S. foreign policy on "Worlds Apart."
Tablet Magazine: Try Sephardic Jewish Ham This Thanksgiving!
Cured goose or duck bears a resemblance to salted pork. The recipe is based on Sephardic Jewish recipes from the Inquisition era. A