eSefarad Noticias del Mundo Sefaradi
International Conference
Reconnecting 2016: Reinvigorating Shared Latino-Jewish Roots and Heritage
Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL, USA
This high profile conference is dedicated to both enhancing Jewish-Latino relations as well as raising awareness regarding the historically forced converts (Anousim) from the Iberian Peninsula and their ,descendants. It will feature leading scholars, public figures of both communities, spiritual leaders .heads of Jewish and Latino organizations, artists and authors.
Background: Medieval Iberia witnessed generations of convivencia between the Jews and Christians in Spain and Portugal. Recently, we have witnessed an amazing phenomenon: descendants of Jews from Spain and Portugal who were forcibly converted to Christianity over 500 years ago are awakening and showing genuine interest in their ancestors’ heritage. Reinvigoration of the relationship between the Jewish-American and Latino-American communities is expressed today in a growing cooperation that benefits both communities. This spirit of collaboration, along with the recognition of the right of .Jews of Iberian origin to reclaim Spanish and Portuguese citizenship, has far-reaching ramifications.
The conference will include an exhibition of relevant books, photography, and art. If you are .interested in taking part, please contact us.
For further information contact
estif@netanya.ac.il +972 9-860-7885 | salomonb@netanya.ac.il +972 54 4564 555
.A formal invitation and registration information will be issued in February 2016
sefardi-anousim.org.il
