Singing Across Borders

By The UF Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies

Overview

Jews, Muslims, and Shared Memory

This lecture explores the vibrant musical traditions that have historically connected Jewish and Muslim communities in Morocco and continue to resonate today in Israel. Through melodies, lyrics, and the stories they carry, it shows how music preserves collective memory, transmits cultural values, and fosters a sense of shared identity across generations. Attendees will discover how song can transcend religious and national boundaries, creating spaces for dialogue, empathy, and mutual understanding, even in times of conflict! By tracing these musical ties, the lecture celebrates the enduring bonds that link communities across borders.


Co-Sponsored by the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica.


Category: Spirituality, Judaism

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • In person
  • Free parking

Location

Judaica Suite, Smathers Library

1508 Union Road

2nd Floor Gainesville, FL 32611

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Nov 18 · 5:30 PM EST