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80 years: The Flight and Rescue of the Danish Jews 1943 - 2023
In 2023, it will be 80 years since the flight and rescue of the Danish Jews. Humanity in Action marks this through a number of events in September and October. The memory is our shared responsibility and our only way to prevent repetition.
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Asha Iman Veal on Dream Exhibition at Hyde Park Art Center
Asha Iman Veal is the guest curator for Dream, an exhibition of new pieces reflecting on the reality of our world at Hyde Park Art Center.
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How to use journalism and current affairs to support one's teaching
Senior Fellow Noam Schimmel explains how to use journalism or current affairs to teach complex subjects such as human rights.
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Zawdie Sandvliet: Afro-Dutch Studies at the University of Amsterdam
In February 2022, the IIS elective course Afro-Dutch Studies will begin at the University of Amsterdam, a decolonial course developed and taught by Senior Landecker Fellow Zawdie Sandvliet.
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Islam & Erotism: Breaking the taboo
Senior Fellow Nabila Abdel Aziz has recently written an article for the German Magazine Deutschlandfunk Kultur. The piece entitled "Islam und Erotik - Sehnsucht nach einem offenen Diskurs" digs into the way Muslim societies deal with sex and erotism.
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Dr. Asha on Catching Covid Twice
Landecker Senior Fellow Dr. Asha Shajahan was interviewed by multiple news outlets on the issue of double Covid infection.
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Julian Junk on Demonstrations being replaced by walks
Julian Junk comments on Demonstrations being replaced by walks for the Neue Westfälische news outlet.
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Voces Podcast hosts Maia Ferdman
Landecker Fellow Maia Ferdman was interviewed last year by Jewtina y Co.'s podcast "Voces" about her Latin American-Jewish identity and her work as a bridge builder.
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Then & Now Podcast
Landecker Fellow Maia Ferdman is the executive producer of a bi-weekly podcast at the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy. The podcast entitled "Then & Now" connects past and present using historical analysis to guide listeners through contemporary issues and policy decisions.