eSefarad Noticias del Mundo Sefaradi
The first program of the Sephardic Culture series, marking the Second International Day of Ladino, will take place on Sunday, January 25th Hall, 3225 University Blvd. It will feature lectures, music, and personal stories related to the Judeo-Spanish language, history, and culture. Dr. Devin Naar, Director of the Sephardic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle will address the audience via video. Rachel Amado Bortnick, native speaker and scholar of Ladino, will speak on the basic differences between Spanish and Ladino, and Dina Eliezer, Educational Director at Congregation Shearith Israel and also a native speaker of Ladino, will speak on Ladino in rabbinic responsa and other manuscripts. The present and future state of Ladino will be revealed through presentations by various Dallasites, and the day will honor the memory of Sarina Elias de Waisbuh, Monastir-born Sephardic Holocaust survivor, through the words of her daughter Ghita Torrico. Music will bring a joyous atmosphere with audienc participation. The program has been prepared by Rachel Bortnick and Dina Eliezer. Disability parking is available directly behind Dallas Hall on University Blvd. General parking is available in Lot E behind Dallas Hall off Daniel Ave.
Location: SMUs McCord Auditorium, 3rd floor of Dallas Hall, 3225 University Blvd. in Dallas, TX
Presented by: Jewish Studies of Southern Methodist University
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Price: FREE
Email: bortnickra@sbcglobal.net
