Ladino en poesía, poesía en Ladino/Ladino in Poetry, Poetry in Ladino

Are you passionate about Jewish languages and cultures? Dive into the rich world of the Sephardic Jewish tradition through the Ladino language! Our new Ladino course is your gateway to exploring this beautiful, historic language while immersing yourself in the poetic expressions of Sephardic life.

🗣️ What You’ll Learn:

• Language Mastery: Build your Ladino vocabulary and grammar skills, enhancing your reading abilities with texts in both Latin alphabet and Hebrew Rashi script.
• Literary Exploration: Journey through the captivating world of Ladino poetry, from timeless ballads (romansas), religious komplas and folk songs to contemporary works by celebrated poets like Clarisse Nicoidski, Avner Perez, Margalit Matitiahu, Rita Gabbai Simantov, and more.
• Cultural Insight: Discover the deep cultural and historical context behind each poem, gaining a unique understanding of Sephardic heritage.
• Rashi Script Practice: In every class, you’ll have 10 to 15 minutes dedicated to reading exercises in the Hebrew Rashi script, helping you develop this specialized skill.

Whether you have a basic command of Ladino or a background in Modern Spanish, this course is designed to enrich your knowledge and appreciation of this fascinating language and its poetic traditions.

When: Tuesdays, October 29th – December  3rd, 10-11 a.m. PT. (12:00-1:00 p.m. CT, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. in the UK, 7:00 p.m. in Central Europe).

Cost: Early bird  (available until Tuesday October 15th) $210, Regular (after Tuesday October 15th) $300 for 6 hourly sessions.

Where: on Zoom