Tu Ke Bivas
New York Ladino Day

January 11, 2026

Welcome to the New York Ladino Day photography exhibit. This audio guide includes a selection of images from the Tu Ke Bivas series.
Delve into the details and symbolism of Behar’s creative practice and hear from curators and artists speak about her photographs.

This tour includes text transcripts and detailed audio descriptions of the photographs for visitors who are blind or have low vision.

An older woman, (the artist’s mother), is facing the camera, in front of a gray background. She is wearing a dark blue dress. One hand sits on her lap while the other holds up a photograph in a gold frame, completely blocking her face.

L’Dor V’Dor, 2023

(From Generation to Generation)

Transcript of Symbolism of l’dor v'dor
Transcript of Audio Description

Alfinete de Seguridad, 2023

(Fasten)

Transcript of Audio Description

Konsejos de Vida, 2022

(Life Lessons)

Transcript of Ladino and Proverbs
Transcript of Audio Description

Nazar No!, 2022

(No Evil Eye!)

Transcript of the symbolism of the evil eye
Transcript of Audio Description

Tradisyones Orales, 2021

(Oral Traditions)

Transcript of Audio Description

Annáv, 2022

(Modesty)

Transcript of Audio Description

Tehilim, 2023

(Prayer)

Transcript of Audio Description

Bendichas Manos, 2023

(Blessed Hands)

Transcript of Audio Description

Sedaka, 2023

(Charity)

Transcript of symbolism Sedaka
Transcript of Audio Description

Mazalosa, 2022

(Fortunate)

Transcript of Audio Description

Fadaryo i Fortuna, 2023

(Fate & Fortune)

Transcript of Hebrew calendar
Transcript of coffee cup readings
Transcript of Audio Description

Enraigado, 2023

(Rooted)

Transcript of symbolism of rue plant
Transcript of Audio Description

Afikoman, 2023

(Found)

Transcript of Symbolism of Matzoh
Transcript of Audio Description

Topo Remedio, 2023

(Found Remedy)

Transcript of Audio Description

Pishkado, Pishkado, 2022

(Fish Out of Water)

Transcript of symbolism of eating fish during the jewsih new year.
Transcript of Audio Description

Yerva Buena, 2022

(Good Herb)

Transcript of symbolism of mint Leaves
Transcript of Audio Description

Mehitzah, 2021

(Divided)

TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO DESCRIPTION

Damgua Dulce, 2022

(Sweet Imprint)

Transcript of Emily Belz
Transcript of Ma'amoules cookies significance and recipe!
Transcript of Audio Description

Espina, 2022

(Spine)

Transcript of symbolism Sephardic keys
TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO DESCRIPTION

Credits:
Special thanks to:
Emily Belz, independent photographer, educator and curator
&
Speakers
Edith Razon, who provided a sample of Ladino language
Emma Stewart, the 2023-2024 Louise Weinberg Intern at the Brandeis University, Women’s Studies Research Center. Emma wrote and recorded the audio descriptions of the photographs as well as the additional recordings that provide further information about the Sephardic symbolism.