Posts by Dóra Korányi
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Super interesting free event: "The Jewish community in Izmir dates back to ancient times, but the mass Sephardi migration from Spain in the late 15th century strengthened its presence. Settling in Izmir's port area in the 16th century, Jews formed a thriving community, influencing religion and culture in the 17th and 18th centuries. They contributed significantly to Izmir's development, leaving be...
#Jewish #Sephardic #Amsterdam #CommunityNachshon Rodrigues Pereiera, the community leader and cantor of the Bendigamos community in Amsterdam, will share about this fascinating new community, which he brought to life 10 years ago. They are a safe space for Jewish students, for Jewish life, for religious activities, but also for parties and community life, holidays, and culture. He will also share ...
#Qesher #Jewish #Portugal #Music #Crypto-JewsI can really recommend this event for everyone interested in Music and Portugal! "After the expulsion of Jews from Portugal, some stayed as Crypto-Jews. The early 20th century saw the "discovery" of the Jews of Belmonte and the northeast region of Tras-os-Montes, who had lived in isolation with few cultural contacts with the outside world. I will introd...
Dear friends! I’d like to recommend this exciting virtual journey through Jewish Mexico by Monica Unikel. Monica is the author of "Synagogues of Mexico", and the director of the Jewish Cultural Center in the Nidje Israel Synagogue. [https://www.facebook.com/events/1077883553418252](https://www.facebook.com/events/1077883553418252/?__cft__[0]=AZVIzOYhu-kktQWQsbWti1bZFVUrj2OgNf2IF9EYxsBBeYQoqWxNI4E5...
This Book Club will discuss a very unique story that is quite relevant for Jews all over the world today. I can really recommend it!You can register for free at: https://www.qesher.com/we-are-not-strangers/"The new Graphic Novel, 'We Are Not Strangers' is based on the true story of a Sephardic Jewish immigrant who helped his Japanese-American neighbors when they were incarcerated during WWII. In t...
Super interesting and free event by author and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone: "Traumas have roots in history, in the collective and intergenerational wounds of our ancestors. Science now demonstrates what many of us may have intuited — that the past can leave imprints upon future generations, affecting the minds, hearts, behaviors, and resilience of those who come next. Drawing from her award-winning boo...
Join us on a virtual tour through the Jewish heritage of Lisbon, Portugal; a presence that dates back to the Roman era. This visit will allow you to understand the living Jewish community in Lisbon and learn about their history, their traditions and their everyday life. For centuries after the expulsion, many "conversos" kept practicing their faith in strict secrecy, and the most famous example ar...
Dear All! I wanted to let you know that Qesher is organizing a very exciting Jewish heritage trip to Spain. It's coming up this June, they will go through all the main cities with Jewish heritage, guided by Moises Hassan, who is a scholar and tour guide of Jewish Spain. You can read all the information here: https://www.qesher.com/jewish-travel/https://www.facebook.com/events/3335012060120876/
Dear all, we would like to invite you to this free talk about Jewish Spain with scholar and travel agent Moises Hassan. In the first forty-five minutes Moises will take us from the very beginning of Jewish presence in the Iberian Peninsula, through its Golden Age, until its tragic interruption and its recent revival. After this, Moises will focus on the itinerary of the actual trip to Spain being ...
A very special virtual concert and presentation: "Dror Sinai will take us on a beautiful journey to the Middle East, Spain and North Africa from the 10th century until today, through Jewish songs of spirit and awe, songs of thanks and songs of love and hope." https://www.facebook.com/events/1136796600270065
Dear all, I’d like to recommend this virtual tour through the Jewish heritage of Lisbon, Portugal; a presence that dates back to the Roman era. This visit will allow you to understand the living Jewish community in Lisbon and learn about their history, their traditions and their everyday life. [https://www.facebook.com/events/532237614992552/](https://www.facebook.com/events/532237614992552/?__cft...
Dear friends, I’d like to recommend this talk about Jewish Barcelona. Dominique Tomasov Blinder, founding member of the Masorti Congregation ATID of Barcelona, will share her expertise with us. She specializes in Jewish heritage as an independent researcher, educator and activist. https://www.facebook.com/events/587825815652543/
Dear friends, I’d like to share with you this very unique event: In this interactive session you can hear a personal and historical account of Jewish life in Cuba from a Cuban native. This journey will include pre- and post-revolution era life as well as Cuba in the present day, including current challenges and aspirations. You can read more and register to the talk here: https://www.qesher.com/je...
Join this interactive session with Nachson Rodrigues Pereira, one of the few original Portuguese Jews left in Amsterdam and the community leader and cantor of the Bendigamos community. Learn about what Jewish Amsterdam was like in the 17th century when the city was the center of the Jewish world. Find out how this community was shaped and how it shaped its environment, how much was lost during Wor...