Feministing language, feministing learning: Rethinking language and gender by learning Hebrew
Why learning Hebrew led opportunity grant winner Ellen Perleberg to think more deeply about how language genders the world.
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.
Why Israeli farmers are struggling — and government policies aren’t helping
The number of farmers in Israel is shrinking dramatically, and government policies are hurting, not helping, writes graduate fellow Hayim Katsman.
Reviving Morocco’s multicultural past through the Museum of Moroccan Judaism (& other initiatives)
How the Museum of Moroccan Judaism — alongside other organizations, students, and individuals — is working to revive a multicultural Morocco.
Why I chose Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies minor Leah Hatzialexiou explains why UW Jewish Studies is her "second home" on campus.
Working (or not working) for a government you disagree with: Challenges for today’s diplomats
At a time when it's needed most, dissent from state departments is less heard than ever by strongman governments, writes graduate fellow Berkay Gülen. What should diplomats do?
Reimagining Zionism through Israeli reggae
Drawing on reggae's progressive vision of "Zion," Israeli musical groups offer a new way of thinking about Zionism, writes graduate fellow Hayim Katsman.