Find Your Own History at the UW Archives
Searching for a unique piece of Jewish history? Follow Sarah Zaides' easy instructions for research success.
A Guide to Sephardic Raki Drinking
Grad Fellow Esra Bakkalbasioglu reflects on the raki-maker Rabbi Nahmias, the rebetiko singer Roza Eskenazi, and Jewish identities.
2014-2015 Jewish Studies Graduate Fellows
The six incoming fellows are working on topics such as gender in ancient Judaism, Jewish animated films, and Ladino in Seattle.
Thinking Forward with Jewish Studies: Oscar Aguirre-Mandujano
How a special book and the encouragement of a professor changed the course of his PhD research.
Fresh Takes on Jewish Studies at 5/2 Grad Symposium
Overview and full schedule of the May 2 research showcase for our five fantastic Graduate Fellows.
Space, Society, and Solar Panels in Israel
How do energy resources affect Middle Eastern communities? Grad Fellow Esra Bakkalbasioglu offers her thoughts.
My Winter Quarter in Istanbul
Grad Fellow Oscar Aguirre-Mandujano found manuscripts, mentors, and inspiration during his research quarter in Istanbul, Turkey.
Tevye’s Ottoman Daughter in the Ladino Press
Graduate Fellow Sarah Zaides is studying the emigration of Russian Jews to Ottoman lands in the early 20th century, using archival Ladino newspapers.