Heart and Soul: Ladino - Saving Greece’s ancient Jewish language
How the language of Thessaloniki’s Jews disappeared
The Documentary Podcast · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
For centuries, the Judaeo-Spanish language of Ladino was spoken in the vibrant streets of Thessaloniki. But today, it is a language on the verge of fading away, its echoes becoming fainter with each passing generation. Journalist and language enthusiast Sophia Smith Galer heads to the city to find out what happened to Ladino, and where its traces may still be found today - hearing from the teachers, community members and even singers who do not want Greece to forget one of their linguistic jewels.