- Thursday, November 11

Talk: History and Culture of the Roma

Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Dr , San Diego

Discussions, Talks, Panels & Forums

“From Rajisthan to the World, the History and Culture of the Roma” led by Yale Strom

For many people, the word Gypsy evokes an air of mystery and romance and scenes of unbridled dancing, fortune-telling, music, and brightly painted caravans of horse-drawn carriages.

The word “Gypsy” has become synonymous with the kind of wanderlust and exhibitionism we find tempting and dangerous, fantasies kept hidden deep within ourselves, rarely acted upon. No other ethnic group in the world has its name so popularly used as an adjective by an artist (all too often written with a small “g”) and advertisers to sell their products or alternatively, as a pejorative. This course will examine who the Roma (coming from the Sanskrit word for man) people really are and their unique place in European history and world culture.

Yale Strom is also one of the world’s leading ethnographer-artists of klezmer and Roma music and history. He has conducted extensive ethnographic research throughout Eastern Europe and the Balkans since 1981. He has made nine documentary films, written thirteen books, has had numerous photo-exhibitions throughout the world and with his band Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi he has made fifteen recordings.

There is no fee, but please RSVP for planning purposes. Masks are required if you are attending on our campus. This is whether or not you are vaccinated. If you are unable to wear a mask during the entire time, and this includes when you are speaking, please register using the link below and join in via Zoom for the sake of your comfort and others.

This event is held with diverse access, meaning you can join on Zoom or in person. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event. for more information, contact Program Director Ilene Tatro at .

Admission/Cost: FREE
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Location:
Congregation Beth Israel
9001 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA

Monday, November 15 - 10:00 AM the 11:00 AM