2021 Morris (z”l) and Betty (z”l) Starkman Annual Genealogy Lecture and Election of Officers

Cost: Free

“Facade of Sephardic Synagogue – Sofia – Bulgaria” by Adam Jones, Ph.D. – Global Photo Archive is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Jewish Bulgaria: A Virtual Sephardic Journey

Please join us for a virtual annual meeting and election on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Join us for a dynamic interactive trip through Bulgaria’s rich Jewish heritage. Learn about notable moments and individuals from the rich and varied history of Jewish life in Bulgaria. Our virtual tour will make stops in Sofia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s largest cities, and will take us inside the sumptuous Neo-Moorish Sofia synagogue. Other highlights along the way include the medieval capital, the grand Rila Monastery, and the mountain town of Samokov, home to the affluent Arie dynasty. You will have a chance to learn about the history and culture of the Bulgarian Sephardi Jews.

About the speaker:
Joseph Benatov holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches Hebrew. He is originally from Bulgaria and a member of Sofia’s Jewish community. Joseph has over 15 years of experience leading travelers across the Balkans, including UNESCO representatives, 92nd Street Y visitors, JDC board members, and Anti-Defamation League officials. He lectures regularly on the history of Jewish life in Bulgaria and on Balkan Sephardic culture. Every summer Joseph leads Jewish heritage tours of the Sephardic Balkans. You can find out more at https://sephardicbalkans.com/

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