The Jews of Cuba: Journeys, Stories, Poems
Hosted By: Qesher
Hear a broad perspective on the Jews of Cuba drawing on historical scholarship, ethnography, and literary and artistic visions. We will start with a close look at the formation of the first Jewish communities in the early twentieth century and examine the rise and fall of these communities after the Cuban Revolution. The revitalization of Jewish life since the 1990s will lead us to the present day and to how Jews continue to assert their presence on the island in challenging times. We will also spend time exploring the nostalgia felt by Jewish Cubans who left the island but could never forget their beloved Cuba.
About your speaker: Ruth Behar was born in Havana, Cuba and grew up in New York. She is a cultural anthropologist, poet, and writer of fiction. She is also a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and is the James W. Fernandez Distinguished University Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
With your contribution, you will also be donating to the Beth Shalom Synagogue, Havana, Cuba. This event is a live experience. RECORDINGS WON’T BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE TALK
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