The
American Sephardi Federation (ASF) aims
to promote cross-cultural understanding and highlight
the diversity and international scope of the Sephardic
Jewish heritage. Thus for 2010-2011, the ASF has
organized a series of multidisciplinary events
celebrating the patrimony and legacy of Jewish
culture in Morocco.
This
program: 2000 Years of Jewish Life in Morocco:
An Epic Journey, opened with the exhibition:
Looking Back: The Jews of Morocco. During
the year, a series of lectures by distinguished
scholars will take place on Moroccan Jewry, a
major symposium, a concert, and the 15th NY Sephardic
Jewish Film Festival will screen several films
on the Jews of Morocco and the Moroccan Jewish
experience. This year-long program made
possible through the generous support of the Edmond
J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation. The following
is a tentative list of activities:
