Temple Israel & Temple Concord Adult Education Committee Presents:

“The Transformation of the Marriage Market in the Eastern Sephardi Diaspora”

Sunday, January 12
10 am to noon
Temple Israel, Vestal
Light Brunch provided

Professor Dina Danon will speak on the transformation of the Jewish marriage market in the Ladino-speaking diaspora during the modern age. Her talk will provide an overview of the traditional marriage market and discuss the various ways in which it changed in the late Ottoman period (late 19th and early 20th centuries), focusing specifically on forms of bridal capital such as dowries and trousseaux.

The entire community is welcome to attend.  There is a suggested donation of between $5-20 per person.  RSVP, by email to the Temple Israel Office or call the office at 607 723-7461.