Sephardim
This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Maduro has claimed Jewish ancestry, here is what is known - explainer
Ex-Sephardi chief rabbi slams Tel Aviv rabbi as 'heretic' after he calls for haredi IDF enlistment
Two-thirds of a 15th-century Portuguese High Holiday prayer book were lost to history. Until now.
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.
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.
'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.
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?
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.
'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.
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.
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
