Like German-language Jewish writers, ethnic Slovenian author Maja Haderlap struggles with the language of the Nazis in telling the story of her community's persecution in Austria, writes graduate fellow Aaron Carpenter.
In her foray into children's literature, award-winning author and anthropologist Ruth Behar creates a poignant tribute to Sephardic families past and present.
Annegret Oehme shares the stories of the nearly forgotten Yiddish knights' tales that inspired centuries of storytellers, both Jews and non-Jews alike.
Naomi Sokoloff will provide a lecture diving into animal studies and Holocaust literature.
On the eve of his retirement, Joe Butwin explains how his career as a professor of English has always connected back to his Jewish roots.
Undergrads are invited to meet with Ayelet Tsabari, author of the award-winning novel "The Best Place on Earth" and the new memoir "The Art of Leaving."
In advance of author Ayelet Tsabari's upcoming visit to the UW, undergrads are invited to discuss Tsabari's 2013 novel, "The Best Place on Earth," with Professor Sasha Senderovich.
