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.
Jewish woman to be knighted for helping Sephardic Jews gain Spanish citizenship
A Seattle Jewish woman will be knighted next month for her efforts in helping Jews return to their roots.
Ashkenazi vs Sephardi absurdity
More than seven decades may have passed since the establishment of the state, but it seems that some still believe political profit can be made by labeling an opponent as Ashkenazi or Sephardi.
Sephardic Jewish ancestry certificate now open for millions of applicants
Recent research has demonstrated that as many as 200 million people in the Americas and Europe have Jewish ancestry who were forcibly converted.
Israel to measure inequality between Mizrahi and Ashkenazi Jews with new statistics
It will become possible to learn far more than is currently known about gaps in wealth, education and other factors between Ashkenazi and Mizrahi Jews.
How did a proud Sephardi Jew build a global financial empire?
Sitting down with writer Daniel Gross, whose new book details the life and legacy of Edmond J. Safra, who made monumental contributions to Israel.
Crypto-Jews: What is the history of secret Jews? - explainer
Crypto-Jews are Jews who practice Judaism in secret while professing another religion publically. They are an ancient phenomenon but are largely associated with Sephardi Jews from Spain and Portugal.
Are Sephardi Jews not welcome in Israel's haredi girls' seminaries?
There is a fixed quota of Sephardi girls who are admitted to the seminaries, ranging from 30% to 40%. Year after year, the same shameful situation repeats itself.
Portuguese police search home of lawyers helping Jews get citizenship
A list of 20 rich Jews who received citizenship was displayed to the lawyers.
Israel: A Jewish, democratic and secure state - opinion
A potential new Zionist vision for the four camps (Right, NNC, Center and Left).
Grapevine May 25 2022: Joining forces on behalf of Ukrainian artists
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
