Boyle Heights History Studios and Tours

05/31/2026

Don't miss out on all the fun this June at El Pueblo, the historic home of Olvera Street! Join us for a month filled with culture, music, food, history, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Los Angeles.

05/28/2026

05/19/2026

This is the text of the Ladino translation of the Shavuot Day One readings from Exodus 19:1-20:23 as transcribed in Ladino by Moshe Lazar in his Ladino Pentateuch: (Constantinople, 1547) (1988), and retranscribed as digital text by Shmuel Gonzales (2026).

Ladino is the common language of Sephardic Jews. The Spanish language itself is descendant from the vulgar Latin spoken by Romans who had settled Iberia, which there blended with other local languages over many centuries to create its own distinct tongue. Ladino follows the same evolution within the Jewish communities of Spain prior to the Inquisition and was then spread all over the world by Sephardic Jewish refugees after the enforcement of the Edict of the Expulsion of the Jews in 1492.

Shavuot – the Festival of Weeks; also known as Pentecost, because it takes place 50-days after Pesach (Passover) – in the Jewish tradition it is also recognized as the anniversary of the giving of the Torah. In the festival Torah reading we have the declaration of the Aseret ha-Dibrot – the Ten Commandments.

The Hebrew Mesoretic text is provided with a linear Ladino translation written originally in Hebrew lettering, as well as a matching romanized transliteration of the Ladino text. Which means I had to type and edit this Ladino text twice, one in Hebrew lettering and the other in Roman lettering.

This next year I hope to likewise transcribe the entire Ladino Torah. And with your continued support, I hope to eventually acquire and transcribe the entire Ladino Bible.

Head over to the Open Siddur Project to get this text, as well as the Day Two reading.

Stable Link: https://opensiddur.org/?p=67503

*** Note: The original source text of the Ladino Torah was published in square Hebrew letters in 1547. However, it soon after became common practice for Ladino translations and commentary to be printed in Sephardic script (a.k.a. Rashi script) as shown. If you require the Ladino text in square Hebrew letters, DM me and I can send it to you.

This is the text of the Ladino translation of the Shavuot Day One readings from Exodus 19:1-20:23 as transcribed in romanized Ladino by Moshe Lazar in his Ladino Pentateuch: (Constantinople, 1547) (1988), and retranscribed as digital text by Shmuel Gonzales (2026).

05/01/2026

This is an archive of prayers and song composed for, or relevant to, International Workers’ Day, a civic day celebrating laborers and the working classes. Promoted by the international labor movement, the civic day occurs every year on 1 May, coinciding with the European spring festival of May Day...

04/28/2026

04/17/2026

🎉 Join Us for Our Annual Pico de Mayo Celebration! 🎉

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 8 and get ready for a fun-filled day you won’t want to miss!

Come enjoy great entertainment, delicious food, and plenty of exciting activities for everyone. Plus, support your community with opportunities to purchase goods from local entrepreneurs.

Whether you're coming for the music, the flavors, or just the good vibes, there's something for all to enjoy.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate with us—it's going to be a fantastic time!

Stay tuned for more details… see you there! 🌮🎶🎊

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🎉 ¡Acompáñanos en nuestra celebración anual de Pico de Mayo! 🎉

Aparta la fecha: viernes 8 de mayo y prepárate para un día lleno de diversión que no te puedes perder.

Disfruta de excelente entretenimiento, deliciosa comida y muchas actividades emocionantes para toda la familia. Además, apoya a tu comunidad con la oportunidad de comprar productos de emprendedores locales.

Ya sea que vengas por la música, los sabores o el buen ambiente, ¡habrá algo para todos!

Invita a tus amigos, trae a tu familia y celebra con nosotros—¡será un evento inolvidable!

Mantente atento para más detalles… ¡te esperamos! 🌮🎶🎊

04/16/2026

👉 ¡Estás invitado/a a Vida Sana mañana a las 10:30 a.m.! ¡Te esperamos!
👉 You’re invited to Vida Sana tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.! We hope to see you there!

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📞 (213) 915-0084