How a shared history of persecution brought two communities (back) together: Kurdish-Jewish cooperation in Germany
Opportunity Grant winner Pinar Ulumaskan 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.
My journey in Yiddishkeit: Learning Yiddish as an Arabic (& Judeo-Arabic) speaker
Opportunity Grant winner Mohamed Elias explains why he chose to study Yiddish, and what he discovered when he did.
Using Yiddish to fight the “othering” of Jews in Poland
Opportunity Grant winner Kendra Berry explains how studying language builds empathy — especially in places where nationalistic narratives dominate.
Six weeks in Israel taught me why it’s so important to learn another language
Opportunity Grant winner Alex Peterson explains why living in another country changed his mind about the value of foreign language learning.
Stroum Center Opportunity Grants support study and research related to Jewish Studies
Applications for Stroum Center Opportunity Grant funding for study abroad and research experiences taking place in Summer/Autumn 2019 experiences are due March 6, 2019.
Announcing Summer 2018 and Autumn 2018 Opportunity Grant winners
Sunset at the Dead Sea. Photo by Yair Aronshtam. The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Washington is delighted to