Holocaust Memory, Reconstructed
Aron Rodrigue's lecture proposed a theory of Sephardic Holocaust commemoration. It also raised questions about the nature of memory.
Spring Research Symposium on April 19th
First-ever research symposium featuring Jewish Studies Graduate Fellows at the UW.
Arkady Raikin & the Politics of Jewish Comedy
What can the career of a Russian theater legend teach us about Soviet Jewish identity in the period of Israel's establishment?
Cole Fellow Lecture on April 10th
Dr. Daniel K. Heller is an expert in Jewish youth movements in interwar Poland.
Keynote Address by Dr. Aron Rodrigue: Sephardim, Memory & the Holocaust
Sephardic Jewry and the Holocaust: The Future of the Field is a three-day symposium exploring the unique history of Sephardic Jewry and the Holocaust. Co-organized through
Why is Circumcision a Human Rights Issue?
An ancient practice is now the focus of intense debates. Prof. Michael Rosenthal explains why he decided to organize a panel discussion.
Why read news about Jews?
Are local Jewish newspapers still relevant? Joel Magalnick, editor of Seattle's JTNews, reflects.