Limmud Toronto 2016

Suzanne will take participants through a traditional Moroccan Sephardic life cycle, with traditional objects from her family collection, and illustrated by Judith singing Moroccan Judeo-Spanish songs in traditional style. Suzanne will add some short examples of songs in Moroccan Arabic often heard on these occasions. The ritual sword to keep evil spirits away from the newborn baby, displaying the trousseau, the henna night, dressing the bride - who might be a volunteer from among the participants! - in the elaborate wedding attire - the Quessua el Kebira or Berberisca - and more, will give participants an unusual window into traditional Moroccan Sephardic life, far from stereotypes of "Ladino songs."