About the Sephardic Studies Program
As home to one of the largest and most vibrant Sephardic communities in the United States, Seattle offers an ideal environment in which to preserve the legacy of the Sephardic Jewish experience. Partnering with community leaders, the Sephardic Studies Program of the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Washington aims to establish a world-renow
ned program for the study, teaching, and perpetuation of Sephardic culture and the Ladino language. The University of Washington is uniquely situated to serve not only as a center for the study of the Sephardic experience by students and scholars, but also a multifaceted resource center for Sephardic Jews in the community and worldwide. The Sephardic Studies Program has already energized student, faculty, and community involvement in Sephardic history and culture through innovative research opportunities, new courses, and public lectures. Our three mutually enriching areas of focus are research, teaching, and community engagement. The director of the Sephardic Studies Program is Dr. Devin E. Naar, the Isaac Alhadeff Professor in Sephardic Studies and associate professor of history and Jewish Studies. Makena Mezistrano, Assistant Director, Sephardic Studies Program
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