The Jews of Spain: From the Rambam and the Zohar to Ladino Poetry
A unique tour, in English, that traces the heritage of the Jews of Spain from the Rambam and the Zohar to Ladino poetry, told via the National Library collections.
- How did this community succeed in preserving its culture for hundreds of years in a changing world?
- How did encounters with Christianity and Islam affect the Jews of Spain?
Traverse eras and encounter historical personages by learning about the creativity and achievements of this vibrant Jewish world.
*The tour includes a short introduction to the building’s architecture, and the underground robotic stacks, an emphasis on Sephardic Jewish treasures, and a special display of items.
The Sephardic Heritage Tour is made possible thanks to the generous donation of the Samis Foundation, located in Seattle, Washington, USA, and dedicated to the memory of Samuel Israel.
