Sephardim

Looking into Seattle's Sephardic Jewish history

While the Sephardic communal standard follows the norms of Jewish law, individual practice is varied but accepted.

By JUDY LASH BALINT
10/09/2023

Morocco earthquake damages two historic synagogues

One of the historic synagogues damaged by the quake was built by Sephardic Jews in 1492

10/09/2023

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.

By PENNY SCHWARTZ/ JTA
11/08/2023

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.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
06/08/2023

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.

By ELCHANAN POUPKO
02/08/2023

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.

By LEON SALTIEL
13/06/2023

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.

By GABRIEL SENDEROWICZ
21/05/2023

No fear, more effort to build after the Djerba attack - opinion

Yes, Jewish life has its difficult, even tragic moments – but it is in the response to those tragedies that I can see how Jewish communities have thrived.

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