Tevye’s Ottoman Daughter in the Ladino Press
Graduate Fellow Sarah Zaides is studying the emigration of Russian Jews to Ottoman lands in the early 20th century, using archival Ladino newspapers.
Why I’m Teaching a New Generation to Read and Write Ladino
Writing Ladino in Hebrew letters is a rare art form--one that Prof. David Bunis is passionate about teaching to his students.
Award-winning author Maureen Jackson on restoring lost voices in Sephardic culture
Maureen Jackson reveals how she found her way to Turkish-Jewish music and why she's bringing a taste of Istanbul to Seattle.
Ladino Day confirms Seattle as vibrant hub of Sephardic culture
It was a party 500 years in the making! Molly FitzMorris, who helped organize the Ladino Day program, describes the historic occasion.
Ladino Day 2013
Read more about, and view videos from, the first annual International Ladino Day at the University of Washington.
Governor Jay Inslee Proclaims December 5th, 2013 International Ladino Day
A Proclamation from Washington State Governor Jay Inslee recognizing December 2nd, 2013 as International Ladino Day.
An Evening of Everything Ladino on Dec. 5th
Sephardic Studies and Jewish Studies are hosting Seattle's special celebration of Ladino language and culture.
Speaking Jewish: Thoughts on Ladino, Judezmo, & Identity
How (and why) do languages mark Jewish identity? Hannah Pressman's piece was inspired by Prof. David Bunis' recent talk.