The joy of Hebrew grammar
Opportunity grant winner Samuel Cantor explains why learning Hebrew grammar will teach you to "think in a brand new way."
What a year in Israel taught me about community
Finding a truly international community was why opportunity grant winner Marissa Gaston decided to spend a whole year studying abroad in Israel.
The Jews of Kurdistan: How Kurdish Jews became Israeli
Opportunity grant winner Pinar Kara tells the story of Kurdish Jews' migration to Israel, and how they keep connected with Kurdish culture today.
Announcing our summer & autumn 2019 opportunity grant winners
Stroum Center opportunity grant winners will learn Yiddish in Poland, study modern Hebrew, and research the Jewish community in Côte d'Ivoire.
Learning about counterterrorism in Israel
Opportunity grant winner Graham Harper's key takeaways from a summer study-abroad program on counterterrorism.
How a shared history of persecution brought two communities (back) together: Kurdish-Jewish cooperation in Germany
Opportunity Grant winner Pinar Kara traces the re-emergence of a historic connection between Kurds and Jews in Germany.
Meet our Winter/Spring 2019 Opportunity Grant winners!
Our newest Opportunity Grant winners will study Hebrew in Israel, research cooperation between Kurdish and Jewish groups in Germany, present at international conferences, and more.
Finding the courage to begin: Reflecting on challenges and growth in Israel
Opportunity Grant winner Marissa Gaston explains how living in Beer Sheva, Israel, has helped her to grow as a thinker and as a person.