Lecture
Dr Hilary Pomeroy
Wednesday 12.08.2026
Dr Hilary Pomeroy
Birth and Marriage Customs in the Sephardi World
Wednesday 12.08.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 12 August at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
The Sephardi Jews of Morocco and the Eastern Mediterranean celebrated birth and marriage with an elaborate series of customs and festivities designed to provide protection from the evil eye, jealousy, and misfortune. Join us as we explore these historical traditions and how they are still practiced today.
Dr Hilary Pomeroy
Dr Pomeroy holds a PhD from the department of Hispanic Studies, Queen Mary University of London and is teaching fellow emerita in the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies, University College London. She has been an invited speaker at universities and institutions throughout Europe and has published numerous articles on Sephardi culture.