Savor—presented by Ladino singer Sarah Aroeste and chef Susan Barocas—is a multi-sensory, interactive experience combining taste, sound, storytelling and more to get a taste of the many flavors of Sephardic culture
Please join us December 5th through 7th
All programs will be held at Bnai Keshet, 99 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
The connection between music and food is at the heart of Sephardic culture and tradition. The two sensory experiences have survived in their unique forms, despite the Spanish Inquisition, Balkan Wars, the Holocaust and more. Song and food have united Sephardic Jews in their diaspora and have connected them through shifting centuries and borders. Savor works to do the same today.
Founded by Ladino singer Sarah Aroeste and chef Susan Barocas, Savor is an expansive program that includes hands-on experiences for groups and institutions of all sizes, presentations at cultural festivals, international travel adventures, and development of educational materials - all by combining the many flavors of Sephardic music, food, history and culture.
Savor launched in 2022 with a music CD of Ladino songs about food paired in conversation with matching recipes and video demonstrations by acclaimed female chefs who promote Sephardic culture in their work. The multi-sensory music and food pairing is available through a digital portal you can access here.
Savor now creates curated travel experiences and presents in-person programs across cities in North America and abroad. Using Sephardic music, food and storytelling, Savor brings Sephardic culture into the ears, stomachs - and hearts - of participants.
Bnai Keshet is thrilled to welcome Sarah and Susan to share this experience with our community.
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About Sarah & Susan
Sarah Aroeste
Inspired by her family’s roots in N. Macedonia and Greece, Sarah Aroeste is determined to bring Sephardic culture to new generations. Since 2001, Aroeste has recorded 9 albums and tours the globe presenting traditional and original Ladino songs with her unique blend of Balkan sounds, pop, and jazz. Sarah also co-directs Savor: A Sephardic Music & Food Experience, which unites Sephardic song and cuisine in multi-sensory platforms. In addition to performing, Sarah has published numerous articles and essays about Sephardic cultural preservation and writes Sephardic-themed books for children, most recently, Bavajadas! That’s Just Silly! Visit saraharoeste.com for more.
Susan Barocas
Susan Barocas is an award-winning writer, chef, cooking instructor and speaker with a passion for Jewish food, especially Sephardic cuisine, culture and history inspired by her own family heritage. She also writes and teaches about healthy, no-waste cooking. Founding director of the innovative Jewish Food Experience, Susan served as the guest chef for three of President Obama’s White House Seders. Her writing and recipes have appeared in The Washington Post, Lilith and Moment magazines, The Nosher and several cookbooks, among other outlets. In addition to teaching private classes, Susan has presented talks, given classes and cooked across the US and internationally as well as on broadcast media.