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Spotlight on Students: Shawn Laramie ’16

Shawn Laramie '16 took Introduction to Judaism at UW as a way to explore his heritage, and found connection in many other ways.

By Stroum Center for Jewish Studies|2017-09-04T22:41:18-07:00November 17th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: Jewish Studies, Lauren Kurland, Undergraduate|0 Comments
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  • Bernie Sanders in a mural by Greg Deal in Denver. Photo by Lindsey Bartlett.

Who were the most radical Jews in history?

A new team-taught course this fall showcases radical Jews ranging from Jesus to Bernie Sanders.

By Stroum Center for Jewish Studies|2017-09-04T22:41:23-07:00September 7th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: Devin Naar, Lauren Kurland, Michael Rosenthal, Mika Ahuvia, Naomi Sokoloff, Noam Pianko|0 Comments
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  • Jewish Studies majors at a lunch celebration, June 2015. From left: Chase Landrey, Katy Stoner, Dawn (Hui) Yang, and Josh Etsekson.

A More Flexible Jewish Studies Major for Today’s UW Undergrads

The Stroum Center is proud to announce updated guidelines for the Jewish Studies major and minor at UW.

By Lauren Kurland|2017-09-04T22:41:32-07:00April 6th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: Education, Lauren Kurland|0 Comments
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Creating a Jewish Studies Student Community on Campus

As Director of Student Engagement--a unique position nationally--Lauren Kurland finds out what connects UW undergraduates to Jewish Studies.

By Hannah Pressman|2017-09-04T22:41:34-07:00February 20th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: Lauren Kurland|0 Comments
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Introducing the New Stroum Center Interns!

Our interns are taking the non-profit academic world by storm! Meet Doria, Molly, and Angela.

By Lauren Kurland|2017-09-04T22:41:39-07:00November 19th, 2015|Categories: News|Tags: Lauren Kurland|0 Comments
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Don’t miss Arab Labor writer Sayed Kashua in October

A lecture and student events will showcase ground-breaking Palestinian writer

By Lauren Kurland|2017-09-04T22:41:44-07:00September 3rd, 2015|Categories: Israel & Hebrew Studies, Our Events|Tags: Hebrew, Israel, Lauren Kurland|0 Comments
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Thoughts on Thanksgivukkah

Menurkey, anyone? Rabbi Lauren Kurland considers the strange and wonderful calendar coincidence of Thanksgivukkah.

By Stroum Center for Jewish Studies|2017-09-04T22:42:26-07:00November 15th, 2013|Categories: Global Judaism|Tags: American Jewish Community, Lauren Kurland, Religion|0 Comments
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