News for Sephardic Jewry Portugal okays 10,000 requests for citizenship by Sephardic JewsPortugal has approved about a third of approximately 33,000 applications for citizenship under 2015 law for descendants of Sephardic Jews. CA group looks to preserve legacy of Mideast Jewish communitiesJews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa launches joint effort to preserve histories, traditions of Mideast Jewish communities.Spain, Portugal naturalize 5,000 Sephardic JewsNearly 5,000 people have become citizens of Spain or Portugal thanks to laws on the naturalization of descendants of Sephardic Jews. MK declares war on anti-Sephardic discriminationMK Margi calls to set up investigations into schools that refuse to admit Sephardic girls and fire recalcitrant principals. Conference celebrates Biton ReportBennet: "It's not a favor to Mizrachim, it's a favor to all the nation of Israel." Israel working to redeem property in Arab worldIsrael on verge of recovering millions in lost Jewish property in Arab countries, Iran. Netanyahu reveals: 'I'm Sephardic'PM exposes how a DNA test of his brother recently found his Lithuanian family has its roots in Spanish Jewry. Spanish king honors Sephardic Jews'How we have missed you,' Spain's King Felipe VI tells Sephardic Jewish representatives at historic royal palace meeting. Spain Expedites Citizenship for 4,300 SephardimMadrid finally makes 'legal hell' of Spanish citizenship easier for thousands of Sephardic Jews after pending paperwork stalled. Citizenship to Expulsion Descendants ApprovedSpain's government approves draft law easing citizenship for descendants of Jews expelled in 1492. Law yet to be approved by parliament. Sephardic Leader, Spanish King MeetSephardic Community Council to be the liaison between Jews in Israel and Spanish government, leader tells Arutz Sheva.'No Massive Applications' for Spanish CitizenshipDespite thousands of inquiries by Sephardic Jews, Spain's offer of citizenship seems to have mostly symbolic value. Knesset Passes Remembrance Day for Jewish RefugeesKnesset approval for annual day commemorating Jewish flight to Israel. ‘This has been overlooked for 60 years.’ 'It's an Historical and Emotional Day'Yehuda Azoulay and Raymond Saka speak to Arutz Sheva about the special event in which Congress celebrated Sephardic Jewry in America.Congressional Tribute to Sephardic JewsVideo: Congress celebrates the contributions of Sephardic Jews in America over 360 years. Exclusive: Only Ladino Monthly Grows in IstanbulIstanbul’s Sephardic Center has just produced the 100th issue of the world’s only Ladino monthly newspaper in the city's ancient heart. Bennett: Put Sephardi Heritage on Israel’s BillsBennett wants Israeli currency to showcase Sephardi heritage, too. Polls: Israelis Prefer Neighbors Like ThemA poll released Sunday showed that Israelis prefer, in general, to live among those like them.MKs Call to Document Jewish Refugees’ ClaimsThe stories of Jewish refugees from Arab countries must be recorded, and their claims noted, before it is too late, MKs warn. Sephardic Hazzanut Website Promotes Jewish MusicThere are no rock guitars or hip-hop beats, just simple acapella songs perfomed with traditional pronunciation by Faraj Samra. Oud Festival To Feature Sephardic MusicThe Jerusalem International Oud Festival will take place November 10th to November 19th at the Confederation House. The New Middle East at a GlanceWith Middle Eastern and Arab countries experiencing unrest, Arutz-7 presents a brief review on the Arabs – and Jews – in the various areas. Special Interview-Yaakov ShwekeyFamous Hassidic singer Yaakov Shwekey speaks about music, performances, a new album dedicated to Sephardic music, and activity for special-ed kids. |
