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