Jewish Community Belgrade takes part in this manifestation from the very beginning. For this EDJC kick off we are organizing a concert by the ensemble Shira Utfila, following the theme "People of the Book": "The Book in Song: Sephardic Music of the Balkans."
Sephardic Songs: The Voice of the People of the Book
Within the melodies of Sephardic songs from the Balkans lies the rich legacy of a people—their stories, customs, faith, daily life, recipes, longings, love, and sorrow. Transmitted orally across generations, these songs are a living record of Jewish-Spanish culture and life after the expulsion from Spain. In them, the book becomes a song, and melody becomes a memory that speaks, reminds, and inspires.
The event is accompanied by an exhibition from the National Library of Israel on this year’s theme: "The People of the Book."