TC/TI Adult Education Brunch: The Transformation of the Marriage Market in the Eastern Sephardi Diaspora
Sun, Jan 12
|Temple Israel
BU Judaic Studies Professor Dina Danon will speak on the transformation of the Jewish marriage market in the Ladino-speaking diaspora during the modern age.
Time & Location
Jan 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Temple Israel, 4737 Deerfield Pl, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
About the event
Professor Dina Danon will speak on the transformation of the Jewish marriage market in the Ladino-speaking diaspora during the modern age. Her talk will provide an overview of the traditional marriage market and discuss the various ways in which it changed in the late Ottoman period (late 19th and early 20th centuries), focusing specifically on forms of bridal capital such as dowries and trousseaux.
The entire community is welcome to attend. This event will be at Temple Israel, Vestal; a light brunch will be provided. There is a suggested donation of between $5-20 per person. For more information and to RSVP, contact Temple Israel at (607) 723-7461, or email Office@templeisraelvestal.org or Temple Concord at (607) 723-7355, or email TempleConcordAA@gmail.com. Please RSVP by January 3rd so enough refreshments can be prepared.