Sarah Aroeste

I just got back a few days ago from a whirlwind tour in Sicily and Southern Italy with the Sephardic program I co-direct with Chef Susan Barocas, Savor: A Sephardic Music & Food Experience. We ate and sang our…

In honor of International Women's Day, and simply because I'm a fan girl, I recorded a Tiny Desk video of a song I wrote for Dona Grasia Nasi, a 16th century Crypto-Jewish heroine who saved hundreds and hundreds of fellow…

After 2 years hosting The Livros Lookout web series reviewing books with Sephardic content each week, I'm thrilled to launch the Livros Lookout Bookclub! Livros is the Ladino word for books, and the Livros Lookout Bookclub builds community by exploring…

I've just launched my newest web series! The Kantikas Countdown is a new monthly series where I highlight an artist or ensemble doing innovative work in the Ladino music world. Kantikas is the Ladino word for “songs,” and this series…

2025 was a whirlwind! I published 3 children's books, recorded a new album (coming in 2026), gave performances across the USA, had 3 European tours, shared Savor with new audiences across the globe and so much more…

November marked 100 week straight of my series, the Livros Lookout, in which I have reviewed books - across genres- with Sephardic or Ladino themes. It has been a true labor of love! Want to see the complete list? Here…

October marks the publication of my 5th children's book, Bavajadas! That's Just Silly!  Bavajadas literally means ‘nonsense’ in Ladino. The book is as silly as the word! I invite you to try saying “Bavajadas” 10 times fast. Can you do…

New essay for the new year! “Symbolic Bilingualism” - how we can help our children learn to “read” Jewish symbols in new, important ways. Read the full essay here published by the Jewish Book Council. Comment with your thoughts! 

August marks the release of my newest children's book, Anyada Buena, Shanah Tovah. With art by Maria Mola and published by Kar-Ben Publishing, it's a ender-hearted board book that introduces the very youngest set to the Sephardic (Ladino) greeting and…

I'm thrilled to announce the next Sephardic heritage trip I'm co-leading with chef Susan Barocas - this time to Sicily and Southern Italy! From every site, taste and sound, it will be a feast for the soul! We hope you'll…