In this episode, Ivy and Max talk to Dr. Devin Naar, a professor and scholar of Sephardic studies. Devin delves into his personal connection to Ladino, raising his two children as Ladino-speakers, and using the language as a vehicle for cross-cultural connections.

Show notes:

- A full recording and text of the "Berich Sheme" prayer in Ladino, "Bendicho su nombre," can be found here.

- A PDF of David Bunis's "A Guide to Reading and Writing Judezmo" can be found here.

- Enkontros de Alhad occurs most Sundays and can be viewed live here.

- Devin's column, Moabet, can be found at Ayin Press.

- Devin's Ladino story, "Dos Ijikos i Sus Nono," can be found on page 86 in issue 108 of Aki Yerushalayim.

Podcast Credits:

Music by KJ.

Logo design by Rebecca Daniel Mottley.

Audio Post-Production Services provided by Stampede Studios, Inc. Audio Mixer – Oscar Salinas Senior Director, Sound – Mark Herscovitz

Special Thanks to Ben Arnold.

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