I thoroughly enjoyed everyone's presentations and will review each one since I took notes.
1. Lily
Her presentation was very informative. She looked at the split between Sephardi and Ashkenazim Jews. I learned that Hebrew is a prime example of a language that was influenced by and built upon by other languages. For example, there was Ladino, Judeo Portuguese, and Catalan forms of Hebrew. I also did not know that there were Jewish communities in some of the countries mentioned. There are Ethiopian Jews, Asian Jews, Yemenite Jews, and even Mizarahi Jews. I did not realized that Judaism was passed down through the mother. This is very different from Farsi and Islamic culture because that focuses on the role of men.
2.NiNa
I thoroughly enjoyed Nina's presentation because I had never heard anything about a Rickshawala before. It was an interesting concept. Rickshaws are basically little cars that can be rented by drivers, comparable to taxis in America in a way. They do not have seatbelts or doors, so I do not think I could ever get into one now. If I was born there, I would not have that fear of course. I learned that this is a major employer in India and anyone takes a rickshaw (whether they be low-income, rich, or famous). I also learned that you need to negotiate the price of the fare before even entering the vehicle.
3. Danielle
Danielle talked about Marriage in the Middle East. This presentation showed me that Middle Eastern couples value marriage much more than anyone in America. There is the courting process and much family input to see if the pair is fit. I really enjoyed the sacredness of the wedding and they all seemed genuine. I appreciate the tradition such as the knife dance and the honey. It was absolutely adorable that the marriage is built off of "sweetness," so many sweet items are incorporated into the wedding. This relates to my presentation in that it shows food plays a major role not only at small events, but at big ones as well.
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