The Sephardic Jewish Odyssey: From the Ottoman Empire to Seattle

Join WRJ for a fascinating presentation by Cynthia Flash, author and head of the Seattle Sephardic Network, about the history, life, immigration, culture, and foods of the Jews from Rhodes, Greece and the surrounding Ottoman Empire areas. Learn about this group’s incredible journey to establish the third-largest Sephardic Jewish community in the United States. Cynthia's book, "A Hug from Afar," details her personal family's story escaping Rhodes during the Holocaust, as told in her mother's letters written in Ladino. Don't miss this very interesting and engaging program!