On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino language

For some Sephardic Jews today, holidays provide a rare opportunity to hear the now-endangered Judeo-Spanish language.

By: Bryan Kirschen, Binghamton University, State University of New York, The Conversation

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Published: March 25, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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By Bryan Kirschen, Binghamton University, State University of New York

When Passover arrives each spring, Jewish families around the world gather at their tables to retell a story passed down for thousands of years. At ritual dinners known as Seders, they recount the Exodus, the biblical story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt – asking questions, singing songs and explaining the meaning behind symbolic foods like matzo.

In the United States, most Seders …

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