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A good name is better than fine oil - Kohelet 7:1 - קהלת ז:א

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(11) Facebook

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This Facebook page is dedicated to Solitreo (also spelled Soletreo, Hebrew: סוליטריאו), a distinctive cursive form of the Hebrew alphabet historically used for handwriting in Ladino, the Judeo-Spanish language of Sephardic Jewish communities. The page serves as a cultural and educational platform focused on preserving and sharing knowledge about this specialized script, which represents an important but often overlooked aspect of Jewish linguistic heritage. With 861 followers and classified as a community page, it appears to cater to scholars, genealogists, linguists, and members of Sephardic communities interested in their cultural and written traditions. The main content visible on the page includes posts written in Ladino using Latin script, such as the phrase "Kuando se eskurese es para amaneser" (When it gets dark, it's so that dawn can come), which reflects the philosophical and literary traditions of Sephardic culture. The page features contributions from community members like Andre Luis Vieira and references to groups dedicated to Solitreo studies, indicating an active network of people working to document and preserve this writing system. The posts appear to combine educational content about the script itself with examples of Ladino language and literature, providing both linguistic and cultural context. Historically, Solitreo represents a fascinating intersection of Hebrew, Spanish, and Ottoman Turkish influences, as it was developed by Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain in 1492 and settled throughout the Ottoman Empire and other Mediterranean regions. This cursive Hebrew script was essential for daily correspondence, business records, and literary works in Ladino-speaking communities for centuries. The Facebook page's mission to document and share this knowledge is particularly significant given that Solitreo usage declined dramatically in the 20th century due to language shift, assimilation, and the Holocaust's devastating impact on Sephardic communities. The page includes typical Facebook features such as photos, posts, and community interaction tools, with recent activity dating to April 2022. What makes this page particularly valuable is its role in democratizing access to specialized paleographic knowledge that was traditionally confined to academic circles or family archives, making Solitreo more accessible to descendents of Sephardic families who may encounter this script in historical documents, letters, or religious texts from their ancestors.

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(11) Facebook. (2025, 11 23). www.facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/Soletreo

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Domain www.facebook.com
File Size 819 KB
Archived 2025-11-23T01:20:23.031857
Document ID #148
Languages 5 available