Published Work
WSJHS published works preserve and share the rich history of Jewish life in Washington through books, guides, newsletters, and more. From oral history how-to guides to in-depth historical works, our materials offer insight, education, and connection to the community’s past and present.
If you have any questions regarding our publications, reach out to info@wsjhs.org.
Distant Replay! Washington's Jewish Sports Heroes
Who beat the world featherweight champion in 1933? Who was the MVP of the 1959 World Series? Who brought the Seahawks to Seattle? Who saved the Seattle Storm? With 180 fascinating stories, Distant Replay! celebrates Jewish individuals in Washington State who have contributed to our rich athletic history.
Jewish Experience in Washington State, 1845-2015: A Chronology
This newly released fourth edition sourcebook presents key events, organizations, and figures that have shaped Jewish communities across Washington State, arranged chronologically. Revised by professional archivists and historians, it features 125 photographs and archival documents. With a bibliography, index, and table of contents, it's a valuable resource for students, scholars, genealogists, and history enthusiasts.
Yesterday's Mavens, Today's Foodies: Traditions in Northwest Jewish Kitchens
Food is history, culture, connection, community, ritual, nourishment, sustenance, survival, and memory. Through the lens of your kitchen, your grandmother's kitchen, your children's kitchen, Yesterday's Mavens, Today's Foodies tells the story of our Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions and combines them with the pioneer spirit of the Pacific Northwest region's bounty of fresh food products and growing foodie culture.
Family of Strangers: Building Jewish Communities in Washington State
This second edition of Family of Strangers features a new epilogue that explores Jewish history in Washington state over the past several decades — an era characterized by growth, diversity, and geographic spread. Transplants migrated to Washington to work within the state’s robust tech-based economy. Younger generations, feeling increasingly disconnected from their Jewish identity, searched for occasions to recall their history and honor their heritage. Jewish organizations and institutions responded, offering myriad opportunities for all Jews to engage and embrace their Jewishness, no matter how they might express it.