Sarah Amira De la Garza's Page

How did you hear about KolDor?

a web search

Right now I live

in Arizona, in the U.S.

Languages I Know

English, Spanish, ktzat ibrit!

About Me:

Of Mexican/Spanish/Sephardic/Basque & indigenous native background. My decision to return to the jewish faith of ancestors expelled from Spain has led me to wonder about the ways culture is created or erased from our lives.

Professionally I....

A professor of intercultural communication, performance ethnography. Fascinated with the intersections of spirituality, culture and identity. Have been at Arizona State University for about 18 years, spent two years on Fulbrights to Mexico.

I am involved with the following Jewish organizations/institutions/projects:

Ruach HaMidbar congregation, Scottsdale Torah institute, classes through Scottsdale Chabad

In the past I have been involved with the following Jewish organizations/institutions/projects:

Hillel on our university campus--expect that I will continue with that

Other ways in which I am an activist/leader in the Jewish community

will complete later

What do you think about Jewish Peoplehood?

I am writing about this...it is one of the largest puzzles in my existence as a descendant of conversos who chose to return.

What are the Jewish (or other) values/issues about which you are most passionate?

Free will, tzedakah, avoiding lashon harah, retaining eretz Israel without becoming a nation of hate...

What are you looking for in the KolDor network?

opportunities to network with individuals with innovative ideas

My Favorite Place in Israel is:

Tzfat and Hof Dor

My Favorite Place in my Home Country is:

the wide open spaces