Sephardim

Reclaiming the Jewish learning tradition that once defined Sephardic Judaism

Across 20 countries, three new institutions are reclaiming the worldly tradition of Jewish learning that once defined Sephardic Judaism, insisting it belongs to every Jew.

SCHOLARS, RABBIS, and communal leaders gather at the second Sephardic Rabbinic Conference in New York in August.
Visitors examine exhibits at the “Jewish Shamash Museum” in Baghdad, Iraq.

Iraq opens first Jewish museum as country's ancient community nears extinction

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) people in Tel Aviv in June.

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Cape Verde - Fans gather in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde fans pose for a photograph during the match screening

Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots


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

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.

 Children picking pomegranates in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Arnona.

Looking into Seattle's Sephardic Jewish history

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

 THE EXTERIOR of the former Sephardic Bikur Holim synagogue in Seattle, now the Tolliver Temple.

Morocco earthquake damages two historic synagogues

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

  Damage inside a Marrakech synagogue following the devastating earthquake.