Connecting to Israel through birds, swamps, and eucalyptus
A course in "Israel and the Environment" at Tel Aviv University opened UW student Sara Podwall's eyes to how Israel's terrain, plants and animal teach about its history.
Car accidents, kippahs and comradery: What I learned witnessing medical emergencies in Israel
Student Tess Seltzer reflects on what she learned about resilience in Israel after volunteering at a Tel Aviv hospital and with Magen David Adom, the Israeli Red Cross.
Why I study Jewish refugees of the Arab world
Grad Fellow Pablo Jairo Tutillo Maldonado explains why learning about global migrants and refugees -and their history- is vitally important.
A bio major asks: Why study a language?
Biology major and Opportunity Grant winner Michael Peterson encourages you to study a language.
The summer Israel stole my heart
Opportunity Grant winner Story Allen reflects on her experience learning Hebrew in Israel.
What I learned working at an Israeli start-up
Opportunity Grant winner Jessica Schwartz reflects on what she learned interning at an Israeli start-up.
After Memorial Day: Putting the Israeli culture of commemoration in a comparative perspective
Opportunity Grant winner Anat Goldman reflects on the similarities and challenges of national moments of commemoration in Israel and Turkey.
A refugee’s journey from the Belgian Congo to Tel Aviv to Seattle
Oscar Olivier was forced to flee the Belgian Congo in search of a stable life. His story weaves together the pursuit of freedom and justice, the power of resistance, and a deepening connection with Judaism.