THE BETSY’S YIDDISH SPEAKERS' SALON: Exile and the Iberoamerican Experience
9:30 AM TO 11:30 AM
Featuring Special Guest George Feldenkreis, Executive Chairman of Perry Ellis International
Hosted by Professor Asher Milbauer, Florida International University and Pablo Cartaya, Escribe Aquí Festival Director
"Forgetfulness lies at the root of exile, just as remembrance lies at the root of deliverance." - Elie Wiesel, Souls on Fire
This month's Salon is presented as part of The Betsy Escribe Aquí Iberoamerican Cultural Festival for 2016. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Click "TICKETS" to reserve your seat now.
Yiddish, Y'English, and Spanish will be spoken at this event. Bagels and Lox are served courtesy of Jonathan Pluzik and Lesley Goldwasser, owners of The Betsy Hotel, with catering provided by LT Steak and Seafood, Laurent Tourondel, Executive Chef.
Festival partners include Suburbano, Miami Book Fair, Koubek Center, Sudaqui, Books & Books, Knight Foundation, PG Family Foundation, Miami Dade College, Florida International University, University of Miami, and The Betsy Community Fund.