Sephardic music in Ridgewood

Cantor Caitlin Bromberg, left, Gerard Edery. Photos Courtesy Temple Israel

Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood will launch its new series of “Winter Music” with Sephardic music by folklorist Gerard Edery, his ensemble, and Temple Israel’s cantor, Caitlin Bromberg, on Saturday, Jan. 21. Songs will be in Ladino, a blend of medieval Spanish, Hebrew, and other Romance languages and Middle Eastern elements. The concert is a fund-raiser for the shul’s Brandeis Men’s Club and is co-sponsored by the music committee. There will be a cocktail reception from 5:45 to 7 p.m., a catered dinner and dessert (featuring foods from Europe and Northern Africa), from 7 to 8:30, followed by the concert. Call (201) 444-9320 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).