Changes to Portuguese Sephardi nationality law slammed
Reforms to program not seen as transparent with community unable to get response from government agency in charge.
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New Spanish monument pays tribute to Jews expelled in 1492
A new monument has been unveiled in Murcia that pays tribute to the Jews expelled from Spain in 1492.
Sephardic citizenship bids at risk amid New Mexico Jewish community leadership ‘implosion’
'Implosion' of Jewish community leadership in New Mexico imperil's bids to secure Spanish citizenship for descendants of Sephardic Jews.
Stephen Shalom, American Sephardic philanthropist, dies at 93
Stephen Shalom, a leader of the U.S. Sephardic Jewish community who promoted Middle East peace and religious tolerance, died at 93.
Portugal tightens rules for citizenship for Sephardic Jews
Following Roman Abramovich scrutiny, Portugal tightens rules for Sephardic Jews applying for citizenship.
Over 90,000 descendents of Sephardic Jews have gained citizenship to Spain, Portugal
Spain and Portugal have naturalized more than 90,000 descendants of Sephardic Jews since 2015.
The Mexican writer whose novels explore crypto-Judaism
Meet Angelina Muñiz Huberman, a Mexican writer whose novels explore Sephardic history and crypto-Judaism.
New Yorkers with Sephardic roots say Spain is breaking its promise of citizenship
With thousands of applications rejected and more placed on hold, some New Yorkers with Sephardic roots accuse Spain of breaking its promise.
The Jews of Morocco, FDR, and the Nazis: A troubling episode
The full story of how FDR treated the Jews in Morocco and elsewhere in North Africa after the 1942 Allied liberation. Op-ed.
Glitch 'approves' Sephardic requests for Spanish citizenship
Computer glitch causes thousands of pending applications for Spanish citizenship by Sephardic Jews to appear to have been approved.
Shas presents: The association of Sephardic sextons
The purpose of the association is to strengthen Sephardic Jewry through the sextons of Sephardic synagogues throughout Israel.
Portugal okays 10,000 requests for citizenship by Sephardic Jews
Portugal 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 communities
Jews 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 Jews
Nearly 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 discrimination
MK Margi calls to set up investigations into schools that refuse to admit Sephardic girls and fire recalcitrant principals.
Conference celebrates Biton Report
Bennet: "It's not a favor to Mizrachim, it's a favor to all the nation of Israel."
Israel working to redeem property in Arab world
Israel 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 Sephardim
Madrid finally makes 'legal hell' of Spanish citizenship easier for thousands of Sephardic Jews after pending paperwork stalled.
Citizenship to Expulsion Descendants Approved
Spain'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 Meet
Sephardic Community Council to be the liaison between Jews in Israel and Spanish government, leader tells Arutz Sheva.
'No Massive Applications' for Spanish Citizenship
Despite thousands of inquiries by Sephardic Jews, Spain's offer of citizenship seems to have mostly symbolic value.
Knesset Passes Remembrance Day for Jewish Refugees
Knesset 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 Jews
Video: Congress celebrates the contributions of Sephardic Jews in America over 360 years.
Exclusive: Only Ladino Monthly Grows in Istanbul
Istanbul’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 Bills
Bennett wants Israeli currency to showcase Sephardi heritage, too.
Polls: Israelis Prefer Neighbors Like Them
A poll released Sunday showed that Israelis prefer, in general, to live among those like them.
MKs Call to Document Jewish Refugees’ Claims
The 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 Music
There are no rock guitars or hip-hop beats, just simple acapella songs perfomed with traditional pronunciation by Faraj Samra.
Oud Festival To Feature Sephardic Music
The Jerusalem International Oud Festival will take place November 10th to November 19th at the Confederation House.
The New Middle East at a Glance
With 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 Shwekey
Famous Hassidic singer Yaakov Shwekey speaks about music, performances, a new album dedicated to Sephardic music, and activity for special-ed kids.
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