Savor: A Sephardic Food and Music Experience
Friday, February 7 @ 8:00 am - Saturday, February 8 @ 5:00 pm EST
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RegisterGet ready for a cultural journey like no other! The Rotunda Collaborative is thrilled to announce Savor: A Sephardic Food and Music Experience, a weekend filled with the rich flavors, sounds, and stories of the Jewish experience from Spain, Morocco, Turkey, the Balkans, and beyond.
Led by the acclaimed chef Susan Barocas and musician/storyteller Sarah Aroeste, this event invites you to immerse yourself in the heritage of Sephardic Jewish culture through hands-on cooking classes, live performances, storytelling, and engaging discussions.
With support from incredible community partners, including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Classrooms Without Borders, Rodef Shalom, Temple Sinai, PJ Library, and more, this weekend promises something for everyone—students, families, and the broader Pittsburgh community.
February 7 and 8, 2025
Weekend of events:
Friday afternoon- cooking class and learning about Sephardic Jewish history (students only)
Friday 5:30 p.m.: Kabbalat Shabbat with Rodef Shalom and guest artist Sarah Aroeste Free and open to all:
Friday evening- Shabbat dinner (students only)
Saturday 10 a.m. JCC: PJ Library program for young families with musician/author Sarah Aroeste: (Pre-registration required)
Saturday 4 p.m. at Temple Sinai: Cooking class with chef Susan Barocas (limited to 35 registrants. (Pre-registration required.)
Saturday 7:30 p.m. Temple Sinai: Ladino Havdalah followed by Savor signature program about the Sephardic Jewish experience, history, music and food with Susan Barocas and Sarah Aroeste (Pre-registration required)
Save the Dates! February 7-8, 2025
For more about The Rotunda Collaborative and our mission, visit rotundapgh.com.