Hidden Jewish Heritage:
Exploring a Path to Return

A One-day Symposium Sponsored by:  
B'nai Sephardim of Colorado

Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast
3200 South Parker Road
Aurora, Colorado 80014

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Special hotel rates are available to Symposium attendees
Radisson Telephone: 303-695-1700 ext 2066

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• Explore the significance of hidden Jewish heritage in your family
• Understand possible markers and evidence of Crypto-Jewish identity
• Develop a framework for delving deeper into Sephardic history, culture and spirituality
• Begin to learn the basic tenets of Judaism and where to go next for further learning
• Discuss avenues for connecting and relating to the local Jewish community
• Explore the impact on families as they return to Judaism

• Seth Ward, PhD:
  • The Phenomena of Crypto Judaism
• Francine Gaillour, MD:
  • “So Your Ancestors Were Crypto-Jews: Now What?”
• Guillermo Lazo:
  • "Bridging the Gap with Mainstream Judaism"
• Stephen Gomes, PhD:
  • "The Blood Cries: My 50 year journey back to Judaism"
• George Martinez:
  • "The Hispanic Jewish Legacy; To Be or Not To Be. History and Vestiges of Crypto Judaism"
• Rabbi Dr. Robert McCall Saunders, Congregation B'nai Or, Pueblo, Colorado:
• Issues facing those who choose to Return
• David Salazar:
  • "Workshop: Geneology of the Crypto Jew"
• Sonya Loya, B'nai Anousim:
  • Outreach efforts in Southern New Mexico/East Texas
• Special Performance: B'nai Or Choir