May 15, 2012
Baruch College, Performing Arts Center, Engelman Recital Hall
(East 25th Street, between 3rd Ave. and Lexington)
2:00 PM-panel featuring Rabbi Marc Angel, Dr. Houman Sarshar, Dr. Jane Gerber, and Doreen Carvajal speaking about the presence of different Sephardic communities in the United States. Moderator: Nina Lichtenstein.
4:30 PM-panel featuring Poopa Dweck, Stella Cohen and Lior Lev Sercarz, speaking about different aspects of Sephardic food. Moderator: Ari Ariel.
6:00 PM-A free kosher reception featuring Sephardic food begins at 6 PM.
7:00 PM-Keynote address by Lucette Lagnado.
This event is free and open to the public; reservations are required. If you are interested in attending all or part of the event, please email
jessica.lang[at]baruch.cuny.edu.