Events

The exhibition explores the Jewish legacy of Alandalús, featuring influential figures like Maimonides and the Genizah documents from Cairo. It traces the Sephardic journey from Andalusia to global diaspora, preserving traditions, language, and a unique cultural worldview. Guided tours are available by demand.

On September 26, 2024, Javier Zafra captivated audiences at the University of Miami, discussing Sephardic culinary heritage in Gastro-Simbología. The opening of The Golden Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus exhibition followed—an inspiring celebration of cultural history.

This talk introduces core concepts of AI and its role in language preservation, with a focus on Ladino. Topics include AI-driven efforts to document endangered languages, Ladino’s history, and challenges like cultural sensitivity and data collection.

Join Sephardic Encounters to celebrate Sephardic culture through immersive experiences, expert talks, and workshops. Discover the legacy of Sephardic history, music, and cuisine, connect with community, and explore the resilience of traditions across generations. A memorable cultural experience awaits!

Holocaust awareness often centers on Ashkenazi Jews, yet Sephardic communities, too, suffered greatly. This event reveals their lesser-known Shoah experiences. Join Dr. Isaac Amon from JHA, a specialist in Sephardic heritage preservation and war crimes investigation, for insights.

Professor Shai Cohen from the University of Miami researches Jewish migration and community localization, focusing on Sephardic Jews’ journey to the Americas post-1492. His lecture examines how these early communities preserved and adapted their cultural heritage across generations. La expulsión de los judíos de España supuso la ruptura del desarrollo de una cultura múltiple y compleja. Mientras que en España se cerró la puerta, al otro lado de la frontera, los expulsados se llevaron su cultura que fueron desarrollando en diferentes lugares como Marruecos, el Imperio Otomano y Portugal, país desde el que emigraron a Holanda. El profesor Shai Cohen a partir de este mismo movimiento común profundizará en la historia de las primeras comunidades que se formaron en América cuya influencia nos llega hasta hoy.