Return to SAC from the Korean War
Zack’s connection to Sephardic Adventure Camp traces back to the early 1950s. During the Korean War, his grandfather Isaac—a child of Turkish immigrants and a native Ladino speaker—was stationed on the USS Midway, traveling to ports around the world. At each stop, Isaac sought out local Jewish communities, hoping to stay connected to his heritage.
When Isaac’s ship docked in Seattle for an extended period, he discovered not only a vibrant Jewish community but one that spoke Ladino, his own ancestral language. Rabbi Solomon Maimon (z”l), the founder of SAC, welcomed Isaac with open arms, sparking a lasting bond between the Ben-Ezra family and the Seattle Sephardic community, leading to Zack’s return to SAC, nearly seventy years later.
Through each generation, the Ben-Ezra family’s connection to SAC endures, rooted in the traditions and sense of belonging first shared with Isaac so many years ago.
Today we invite you to support Sephardic Adventure Camp in making it possible for campers and their families to discover and reconnect with their Sephardic Heritage, ultimately growing and enriching our community. Your gift provides a rich Sephardic experience for families across the country and around the world.
Join us in supporting Sephardic Adventure Camp, and supporting a return to the joy of Sephardic life.
