Sephardim

'Inspirational Reflections for the Seder Night': A Haggadah for empty chairs at the table - review

With reflections and prayers for each stage of the Seder, this Haggadah invites you to engage with tradition, family, and your own journey of redemption.

THE EMPTY chair: Thomas Chippendale chair, c. 1772, mahogany, covered in modern red Moroccan leather, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
Ortal Pelleg connected to the author through surfing.

Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story

Tamara Cohen, founder of the Mazál bagel restaurant in Madrid, immigrated from the United States through  Spain's Sephardic ancestry law.

Tamara Cohen's ancestors were expelled from Spain, now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid

Baba Baruch, heir of Baba Sali, speaks to prime minister Yitzhak Shamir during traditional ceremonies in Netivot, 1988.

This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali


A vision for the future: Observations of Jewish life and heritage in Morocco - opinion

Essaouira, with its rich history and vibrant culture, stands as a reminder of what is possible when we embrace our shared heritage.

 THE WRITER (third from left) poses with leaders of the Mimouna Association and participants from Latin America at the recent conference in Essaouira, Morocco.

ANU to screen documentary on plight of crypto-Jews

Israel must rise to challenge of welcoming millions of potential Jews and Israel supporters.

 MEMBERS OF the Barra Salada and Armenia emerging communities in El Salvador pose with Michael Milgrom.

The Chief Rabbinate office is rife with nepotism, affecting Israeli society - opinion

Accusations of nepotism within Israel's rabbinate intensify amid upcoming elections. This practice, seen in key appointments, raises concerns about fairness and transparency.

 ASHKENAZI CHIEF Rabbi David Lau (left) and Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: The silence of our two chief rabbis is thunderously indicative of the abject state of these once meaningful and relevant positions, the writer argues.

Position for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi reopens as Rabbinical Committee withdraws candidate

The Rabbinical Committee withdraws Rabbi Meir Kahane as the Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, reopening the race for the position.

 Rabbi Meir Kahane, Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Rabbi poses for a picture in Jerusalem, on June 7, 2023. Uploaded on 28/5/2024

Iraqi-Israeli writer, civil rights activist Sami Michael dies at 97

He was celebrated not only for his literary works, but also for his social activism and work on behalf of human rights and coexistence in Israel. 

 Sami Michael, the Israeli writer and civil rights activist, who died on Monday at 97.

'Post' revisits Kate Middleton's 'Jewish' ancestry conspiracy after UK Chief Rabbi's prayer

Following Kensington Palace revealing Middleton's diagnosis, UK Chief Rabbi weighs in, sparking questions about the royal's mysterious Jewish connection.

 Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, is seen at The Mall opposite to Marlborough road, following Britain's King Charles' coronation ceremony, in London, Britain May 6, 2023.

Jewish schools must embrace Sephardi and Mizrahi culture - opinion

What do students learn about Sephardi and Mizrahi artists? What melodies are used in prayer? How are holiday programs structured?

 THE TOOLKIT includes images of Sephardi culture.

Woman claims her wedding was invalid for being in a synagogue

Due to the war, the couple had to tied the knot in a neighborhood synagogue, but now the wife claims the ceremony is invalid based on Ashkenazi customs.

 An illustrative image of a synagogue.

'Sefarad': A film presenting the story of the Portuguese Dreyfus

The film shows how the community was shaken by the news that there were descendants of Jews in Portuguese villages who still practiced Jewish rituals mixed with Catholicism, known as Marranos.

 Captain Artur Carlos de Barros Basto in the film "Sepharad."

Remembering Rabbi Abraham Levy: UK's inspirational Sephardi leader

Rabbi Abraham Levy showed Jews ways to unite when our challenge is not a genocidal adversary but our own internal discord.

 Rabbi Dr. Abraham Levy, OBE