Haberes buenos! Good news!
This summer, Tsfat is excited to host the first International Ladino Festival. Ladino was once the primary language of Tsfat. After the Edict of Expulsion in 1492 forced all Jews to leave Spain, many Jewish refugees arrived in Tsfat. They brought with them a rich culture, beautiful language and poems as well as rich traditions.
The Ladino language is also known as Judeo Spanish or Judezmo and is based on 15th-century medieval Spanish. As the exiled Sefardi Jews wandered from Spain, the language eventually became intertwined with Portuguese, French, Italian, Arabic, Greek, Turkish and Hebrew words. It was first written in Rashi script, then with Hebrew letters until it became transferred into Latin script.
This summer, Tsfat is excited to host the first International Ladino Festival. Ladino was once the primary language of Tsfat. After the Edict of Expulsion in 1492 forced all Jews to leave Spain, many Jewish refugees arrived in Tsfat. They brought with them a rich culture, beautiful language and poems as well as rich traditions.
The Ladino language is also known as Judeo Spanish or Judezmo and is based on 15th-century medieval Spanish. As the exiled Sefardi Jews wandered from Spain, the language eventually became intertwined with Portuguese, French, Italian, Arabic, Greek, Turkish and Hebrew words. It was first written in Rashi script, then with Hebrew letters until it became transferred into Latin script.
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Once spoken by all Sefardi Jews, Ladino was heard in Tsfat’s cobbled alleys. Liturgical poems were sung in the town’s synagogues, the sweet smells cinnamon and cardamom wafted from the windows and musicians played Kantigas and Romansas, sentimental love songs in the streets.
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From July 16-18, Tsfat is proudly returning to her rich Ladino roots with Ladino-type activities all day long. Enjoy guided tours of the Old City, special activities in the old Sefardi synagogues, lectures and cooking demonstrations.
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At night, the enchanting sounds of Ladino music will once again be heard in this ancient city, where you can hear songs that have, for 500 years, been lovingly passed down from generation to generation.
International Ladino stars including Guy Zoaratz, Yasmin Levi, Galit Giat, Hani Nachmias, Kobi Zarko, and other artists will grace the stage in the Old City. |
Here are some Ladino words to introduce you to this ancient, wonderful culture.
Hello/Hi
Shalom (Shah-lom)
What's new?
Ke haber? (KEH HA-bear)
How are you?
Komo estash? (KOH-mo ehs-TASH?)
Have fun
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Hello/Hi
Shalom (Shah-lom)
What's new?
Ke haber? (KEH HA-bear)
How are you?
Komo estash? (KOH-mo ehs-TASH?)
Have fun
Engleneate!
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