Tuesday, January 12, 2027
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Samantha Ellis
Always Carry Salt: A Memoir of Preserving Language and Culture

As Speakers of Judeo-Iraqi Arabic dwindle, Samantha Ellis fears more than the loss of a language — she fears the loss of an entire inheritance. The daughter of Iraqi Jewish refugees, she embarks on a heartfelt journey to preserve the stories, sayings, recipes, and traditions that shaped her family’s identity. From ancient artifacts and rare language archives to treasured family memories and beloved foods, Samantha explores how culture survives across generations. Warm, witty, and deeply moving, Always Carry Salt is a celebration of resilience, belonging, and the ties that connect us to our ancestors while guiding what we pass on to those who come after us.

No cost. Zoom Registration Link Coming Soon.

Questions? Contact Stacy Emoff at semoff@jfgd.net.

In partnership with Jewish Family Services of Greater Dayton and Bethany Village.