“Jewish Revival in the Mediterranean: Rediscovering Hidden Legacies”
Come VIRTUALLY to Irene Shaland’s lecture on
February 11th at 11:00 AM EST
Presenter:
Internationally published writer and educator Irene Shaland
Date and Time of this virtual event:
Tuesday, February 11th at 11:00 AM EST
Description:
Travel to Southern Italy, which presents an unusually optimistic chapter in the history of the Jewish Diaspora. Visit the islands of Sicily and Sardinia and the tip of the Italian “boot,” Calabria, in the company of a Jewish author and historian Irene Shaland. On this virtual trip, you will discover a world of little-known Jewish history: centuries marked by fear and secrets, decades filled with the search for one’s identity, and the courage to defy conventions by reinventing oneself.
These are the stories of B’nei Anousim, or “children of the forced ones” from Southern Italy. The destruction of synagogues and the burning of “Judaizers” five centuries ago forced the Jews of Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria to take their traditions down to the cellars of their homes, where the memories and stories were kept alive, even when descendants forgot their exact meaning.
And now, the number of those with a “call of blood,” who think they have Jewish ancestry and want to learn more about it or even embrace their newly-discovered heritage, is on the rise throughout Southern Italy. Let the story of the Anousim lead you into the world of hope – the cultural and spiritual reawakening – The Return of The Jews.
For registration and ticketing information follow the link below:
https://bzdisrael.org/jewish-revival-in-the-mediterranean-rediscovering-hidden-legacies/
