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On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino language

  • Written by Bryan Kirschen, Associate Professor of Spanish and Linguistics, Binghamton University, State University of New York
On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino languageDecorated 'guevos haminados,' or slow-cooked eggs, are a common Passover food for Sephardic Jewish families.sbossert/iStock via Getty Images Plus

When Passover arrives each spring, Jewish families around the world gather at their tables to retell a story passed down for thousands of years. At ritual dinners known as Seders, they recount the Exodus,...

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