Happenings

10 November 2019

Shalom Bienvenidos

Shalom Bienvenidos explores the Jewish experience in Spanish-speaking lands.

About this Event
Shalom Bienvenidos explores the Jewish experience in Spanish-speaking lands with a day long event of film, speakers, music, and culinary experiences.

Jewish culture is much more than just bagels and lox – Jewish communities have flourished in Spain, South and Central America, and elsewhere throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Join us as we explore part of this rich culture!

11:30 AM – Two Films, “Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels” and “Bound for Nowhere”

Followed by Professor Ronnie Perelis, Yeshiva University

2:00 PM – Professor Laura Limonic, author of “Kugel and Frijoles”

3:15 PM – Musical Performance and Talk by Dr. Samuel R Torjman Thomas, Asefa Music

4:30 PM – World-renowned chef and prolific author, Joan Nathan – Talk, Food demonstration, and Food Tasting – Followed by a Wine Tasting by Royal Wine’s Wine Education Manager Gabriel Geller

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