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Ancient Jewish Magic

Odegaard Library 220 4060 George Washington Lane NE, Seattle, WA, United States

Prof. Mika Ahuvia explains ancient Jews' understandings of angels, demons, and magic, and how "magical" practices have influenced Jewish rituals, liturgy, and beliefs to this day.

Judeo-Spanish (Ladino): Language Endangerment & Revitalization

Thomson Hall 101 2023 King Lane, Seattle, WA, United States

A century ago, Judeo-Spanish was declared "almost extinct." What is the status of the language today? How can an endangered language like Judeo-Spanish be preserved and revitalized in the 21st century?

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the 20th Century

Kane Hall 110 4069 Spokane Lane, Seattle, WA, United States

Historian Timothy Snyder presents twenty lessons from 20th century history to help us understand how to resist and enact change in times of totalitarian power.

Grad Fellows: Reviving Languages & Teaching the Middle East

HUB 145, UW Campus 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States

Graduate Fellows Rob Keener and Sara Molaie share their research on human rights issues and diplomacy in Israel and other countries in the Middle east.

SIFF Film: The Oslo Diaries

An in-depth documentary the Israelis and Palestinians who met in Norway—secretly and against the law—to try to bring an end to one of the most intractable conflicts of our time.

STUDENT EVENT: Dawg Daze with Jewish Studies

Red Square

Come find the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies on Red Square during the Student Activities Fair during Dawg Daze. Grab a free Stroum Center tote bag and stay a while to chat!