The Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) and partners (Metro State University Chicano/a/x Studies and Journey Through Our Heritage and Colorado Folk Arts Council), invites you to Judaic Traditions of the Southwest.

This event is free and open to the public.

Join us as we explore the Judaic traditions of the Southwest. Kimberly Sanchez, author of Love & Legacy: Amor Eterno & renowned folk musician Elena Klaver explore the legacy/history of Sephardic Jewish ancestry in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Experience Ladino music and stories of Judaic Southwestern culture. Sephardic Jews immigrated to Mexico from Spain and Portugal during the 16th Century to escape the Spanish Inquisition. The Crypto Jewish story is a saga of secrecy and persecution Temple Aaron in Trinidad, Co.

This event is a part of The Specular Saturday Series 2021, Heart to Heart Community Celebration hosted by Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC), Colorado Folk Arts Council, Metro State University Chicano/a/x Studies Journey Through Our Heritage Presents.

For additional information and to register go to CHAC Gallery website www.chacgallery.org.