Was Spinoza a heretic or a theologian?
Spinoza, the philosopher who was excommunicated from Judaism, distinguished between religion and superstition.
A Ladino Haggadah with Woodcuts and Wine Spills
A Ladino Haggadah from the UW Sephardic Studies Digital Library and Museum reminds us that Passover rituals are timeless.
May 1 Spring Research Symposium Features Graduate Fellows
Papers on Ladino, the bible, French novels, post-war East Germany, and Jewish animated short films will be presented on May 1.
Telling Our Stories, Telling Our Selves: Inquiring about Gods and Cultural Identities
Do people create gods and myths in their own image? Prof. Sarah Stroup investigates using Greek and Hebrew classical texts.
God, Angels, and Mediators in Ancient Judaism
Find out what Prof. Mika Ahuvia taught at her Community Learning Fellowship session on angels!
Rereading Zipporah and the Circumcision Convenant
Find out the story behind Zipporah, the wife of Moses, and the mysterious text about circumcision in the Book of Exodus.
Sephardic Purim Customs from the Old World to the Pacific Northwest
Sesame candy and drinking ditties are part of Sephardic Purim celebrations. Ty Alhadeff shares forgotten song lyrics and customs.
Hamza Zafer on Jewish Roots and Hiking in the Northwest
Meet Hamza Zafer, a scholar of comparative ancient religions and a speaker at JewDub Talks on Jan. 29th.