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.
Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story
Tamara Cohen's ancestors were expelled from Spain, now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid
This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali
Rosh Hashanah: Food traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days
As you plan your Rosh Hashanah meals, consider the traditions of your family, and new ones as well.
Looking into Seattle's Sephardic Jewish history
While the Sephardic communal standard follows the norms of Jewish law, individual practice is varied but accepted.
Morocco earthquake damages two historic synagogues
One of the historic synagogues damaged by the quake was built by Sephardic Jews in 1492
18th-century Sephardic silversmith's Torah decorations to be displayed in US museums for first time
The pair of ornaments are known as finials, or “rimonim” in Hebrew, and sit on top of the two wooden staves of a Torah scroll when it is not being read.
A novel of Sephardic life revives the Jewish family saga
The book arrives at a time of renewed interest in Sephardic culture, giving a fresh story to American Jewish readers who may be more familiar with the Ashkenazi experience.
Spain’s Jews: A legacy of Jewish-Muslim friendship - opinion
From medicine to math and music, from science to commerce and so many other aspects of shared life, Jews and Muslims proved their ability to thrive in partnership.
Shas does not represent Moroccan Jewry, is Ashkenazi - former PMO official
David Agmon, born in Casablanca, Morocco, has spoken repeatedly against the government and the Shas Party in recent months.
Remembering Moshe Shaul: The man who helped revive Ladino
Scholars and Ladino speakers agree that he single-handedly revived the language at a time when it was on the decline and Sephardi culture had lost relevance.
A Sephardi renaissance is underway - opinion
While these nations have become increasingly vocal about welcoming the return of Jews, they have painful histories of violence.
Porto is an example for reestablishing a Jewish community - opinion
We must find new and innovative ways of ensuring Jewish existence in all parts of our continent for generations to come.
