6th Annual Sephardic Anousim Conference * July 31 * El Paso,Texas
Friday, July 31st – Sunday, August 2nd join Bat Tzion Hebrew Learning Center and Congregation B’nai Zion (El Paso,Texas) for a weekend of terrific speakers, tasty meals, and spiritual Shabbat services.
$110.00 conference registration fee includes all programs and meals
For more information call Sonya Loya (575) 257-0122 or Rabbi Leon (915) 833-2222
6th Annual Sephardic Anousim Conference
Sponsored by Bat-Tzion Hebrew Learning Center in conjunction with Congregation B’nai Zion
805 Cherry Hill Lane El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 833-2222
Friday, July 31st
6:15 PM Shabbat evening Services
Traditional Shabbat dinner to follow
Keynote Speaker: Dolores Sloan
Topic: “Honoring the Sacred Memories: In Praise of
the Ancestorsâ€
Saturday, August 1st
9:30 AM Shabbat morning Services
12:15 PM Lunch
Speaker: Professor Seth Kunin
Topic: “The Complex Nature of Crypto-Jewish
Identitiesâ€
Speaker: Rabbi Peter Tarlow
Topic: “Peruvian Jews and Returnees in Huanucoâ€
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Shabbat rest
7:00 PM Mincha Service
7:30 PM Seudah Shleesheet
Speaker: Rabbi Juan Mejia
Topic: “The Death of Crypto-Judaism: Moving
Forward and Creating a Jewish Future for
Our Childrenâ€
8:30 PM Ma’ariv & Havdalah
Sunday, August 2nd
8:30 AM Services
9:00 AM Bagel breakfast
Speaker: Aaron Rehberg
Topic: “A Crypto-Jewish Account of Self-Realizationâ€
Panel discussion with speakers
Conclusion of conference
Dates:July 31st – August 2nd, 2009
Accommodations:
La Quinta
7620 N. Mesa @ Bartlett
El Paso, Texas 79912
(915) 585-2999, toll free 1-800-531-5900
*Pricing as of June 1st *
$62.00/night plus tax for room with two
double beds or one king-sized bed
Please contact hotel directly – let them know that you are attending the conference at Congregation B’nai Zion.
Make reservations by Friday, July 24th.
Conference Registration Fee of $110.00 must be received by noon Friday, July 24th
Conference Registration Fee includes all programs, Shabbat Dinner, Shabbat Kiddush Lunch, Seudah Shleesheet, and Sunday morning Bagel & Coffee Breakfast.
Make Registration check payable to “Bat-Tzion Hebrew Learning Centerâ€
Mail check and completed registration form to Conference Chairperson:
Sonya Loya
2204 Sudderth Drive
Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
For further information, call Sonya Loya (505) 257-0122 or Rabbi Stephen Leon (915) 833-2222.
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