Sephardic Jewry

Yeshiva Dean:

'Sephardim will not be harmed by the draft law'

The Sephardic Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Betzalel Pinchasi clarified that the Sephardic public will not be the main targets of the law, emphasizing: 'We will give our lives if needed.'

Canada:

First Sephardi woman appointed to join federal cabinet

Rachel Bendayan, a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the district of Outremont in Montreal, makes history after being named Canada’s new Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety in cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Trudeau.

Ethics expert Rabbi Yuval Cherlow:

'The public needs a more diverse Rabbinate'

Ethics expert Rabbi Yuval Cherlow explains why more Sephardic Jews need to be included in public positions.

Jews in Muslim lands during the Holocaust

Arabs were for the most part apathetic to the Allied cause, while God saved the Sephardic Jews.

Are US Jews anti-democratic? Where is Sephardic representation?

Diversity is all the rage, yet American Jews don’t have Sephardic Jews in their liberal organizational leadership. Op-ed..

Rabbi: Don't eat apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Benzion Mutzafi to student: Cook fruits and vegetables in sugar, instead of eating apples dipped in honey.

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.

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.

New Mexico Jewish Community:

Sephardic citizenship bids at risk amid leadership crisis

'Implosion' of Jewish community leadership in New Mexico imperil's bids to secure Spanish citizenship for descendants of Sephardic Jews.

Stephen Shalom, 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.

90,000 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.

Sephardic New Yorkers: Spain is breaking 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 nearly 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.

Shas 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 secretly working to redeem Jewish 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 expelled five centuries ago

'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 Sephardic Jews

Madrid finally makes 'legal hell' of Spanish citizenship easier for thousands of Sephardic Jews after pending paperwork stalled.

Spain Approves Law Granting Citizenship to Expulsion Descendants

Spain's government approves draft law easing citizenship for descendants of Jews expelled in 1492. Law yet to be approved by parliament.

Sephardic Community Leader, Spanish King Meet Over Citizenship

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 Approves Annual Day of Commemoration 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: World’s Only Ladino Monthly Flourishes 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 'Known Quantity' in Neighbors

A poll released Sunday showed that Israelis prefer, in general, to live among those like them.

Call to Document Jewish Refugees’ Claims in Arab World

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 Traditional 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-Leader by Leader

With Middle Eastern and Arab countries experiencing unrest, Arutz-7 presents a brief review on the Arabs – and Jews – in the various areas.

Famous Singer Shwekey in Israel, Returning to Sephardic Roots

Famous Hassidic singer Yaakov Shwekey speaks about music, performances, a new album dedicated to Sephardic music, and activity for special-ed kids.