How the Turkish “City of Peace” remembers its Sephardic veterans
Grad Fellow Özgür Özkan walks through a new exhibit that remembers Çanakkale’s Sephardic veterans—and reaffirms its pluralistic identity.
Seattle’s fifth annual Ladino Day breaks tradition and hosts sold-out concert with Yasmin Levy
Singer Yasmin Levy's fusion of traditional and modern Sephardic music drew a packed house for the fifth annual Ladino Day.
Exploring what went wrong in the last decade of Turkish-Israeli relations
PhD student Berkay Gulen explores why the relationship between Turkey and Israel has soured in recent years and discusses how her research informs the conversation.
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.
Reimagining Sephardic Çanakkale and its Ties to Seattle
Stroum Center Opportunity Grant winner Ozgur Ozkan reflects on the ties between Çanakkale, Turkey, and Sephardic Seattle.
The Solo–and Collaborative–Process of Writing a Dissertation
Esra Bakkalbasioglu, a PhD student in Interdisciplinary Near and Middle Eastern Studies, argues that sharing ideas with colleagues is key when writing a dissertation.
The Flavor of Rhodes: Paradise Lost, Recipe Saved
The art of the boreka told through the Ladino letters of Rachel Shemarya.
A Hug from Afar–An Escape from Rhodes to Seattle via Tangier
Claire Barkey's Ladino letters traveled from Rhodes to Seattle in the 1930s--and ended up saving her family's life.