Exploring the Unexpected in Ancient Jewish Culture with Rafael Neis
Announcing the 2026 Stroum Lecturer, Professor Rafael Neis of University of Michigan.
Demonic femininity in the ancient synagogue: Dancing with the angel of death
Ancient synagogue poetry describing the magic "sotah" ritual for women evoked common fears around demonic forces and women's sexuality, writes Dr. Laura S. Lieber.
Crossing the Red Sea in Ladino: A Rare Sephardic Passover Ballad
A rare Ladino ballad for the last day of Passover sung by Mr. Leo Azose a native of Mármara.
“Who Knows One?” in Ladino: The Power of Oral Tradition at the Sephardic Passover Seder
To enrich your Passover experience, explore how Sephardic communities developed a variety of lyrics and melodies for their Ladino adaptations of the song Ehad Mi-Yodea.