Ladino
Ladino is a derivation of the medieval Castilian Spanish, which is preserved among the descendants of the Jews expelled from Spain (called Sefardim or Sephardim) in 1492. At present time they are estimated to be about 700,000 and the major part of them is established in the State of Israel. No more than 200,000 are active Ladino speakers and these are mainly persons of old age. Most of them originate in the Balkans and Asia Minor, but, since World War II, were scattered around the world. About 11,000 speakers now reside in Israel, and many live in New York City and Buenos Aires.
The dispersion of Sephardic Jews in the world.
Todos ey bwenos
(We are all well)
Saludozo ke stemos
(We should stay healthy)
Amen!
Prayers translated into Ladino:
