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Sephardic & Ashkenazi:
Stories from Jewish Sarajevo and Bosnia
Sunday, November 3
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 09:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
Join us for a virtual journey through Sarajevo and Bosnia. The city's rich Jewish heritage earned it the nickname "Little Jerusalem" ("Chiko Yerushalayim" in Ladino). We will discuss notable moments and individuals from Bosnia's rich Sephardic and Ashkenazi past. How did the famous Sarajevo Haggadah survive both Nazi occupation and the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s? Who were the noble Bosnian Muslims who protected their Jewish neighbors during the Holocaust? Why was Freud fascinated by the town of Trebinje in Herzegovina? Learn about the most significant 19th-century event in the history of Bosnian Jews known as the Sarajevo Purim. Outside of Sarajevo, we'll make stops in picturesque Mostar, famous for its iconic Ottoman bridge spanning the Neretva River. We will also visit the most important pilgrimage site for the Jews of Bosnia – the resting place of Rabbi Moshe Danon.
About Joseph
Joseph Benatov holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches Hebrew. He is originally from Bulgaria and a member of Sofia's Jewish community. Joseph has over 15 years of experience leading travelers across the Balkans, including UNESCO representatives, 92ndStreetY visitors, JDC board members, and Anti-Defamation League officials. He lectures regularly on the history of Jewish life in Bulgaria and on Balkan Sephardic culture. Every summer Joseph leads Sephardic trips to the Balkans. You can find out more at https://sephardicbalkans.com/
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General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution, you will also be donating to the Jewish Community of Sarajevo.
