January 30, 2021 | The Backgrounds of the Jewish People, Part 2
The Jewish experience is not easy to pinpoint because of the significant differences among Jewish backgrounds. The countries of origin of Jewish people are spread out all over the world, from Morocco to Mexico, from Ukraine to Spain, and many nations in between. But this week we’re narrowing our focus to the experience of the Jewish people from Spain and Portugal: Sephardic Jews. Whether or not this is your first time learning about Ladino, bourekas, and Rambam, you’ll enjoy this look at Sephardic culture and gain a better understanding of the Jewish identity!