simmons | September 25, 2018
This article is about the 1290 Edict of Expulsion from England. For the 1492 Edict of Expulsion from Spain, see Alhambra Decree. For other historic instances of Jews being expelled from the lands where they resided, see Jewish refugees
richards | August 16, 2018
Sephardi Jews (Yahadut Sfarad) Total population Sephardi Jews2,200,000up to 16% of world Jewish population Regions with significant populations Israel 1.4 million France 300,000400,000 United States 200,000300,000 Argentina 50,000 Turkey 26,000 United Kingdom 8,000 Colombia 7,000 Morocco 6,000 Greece 6,000 Tunisia 2,000 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,000 Panama 8,000 Languages Historical: Ladino, Arabic, Haketia, Judeo-Portuguese, Berber, Catalanic, Shuadit, local languages Modern: Local languages, primarily Hebrew, French, English, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, Italian, Ladino, Arabic.
admin | August 8, 2018
For the last 1,000 years the Jewish people have, for themost part, been grouped into two categories: Ashkenaz and Sepharad.Contemporary Ashkenazim are Yiddish-speaking Jews and descendants ofYiddish-speaking Jews. Sephardim originate in the Iberian Peninsula andthe Arabic lands. While there are differences in culture, language, genetics,and nuances of ritual observance, the commonalities between the two groups aremuch stronger than what divides them.
admin | July 23, 2018
Many historical documents recount a large population of Jews in Spain during the early years of the Common Era. Their cultural distinctiveness is characterized in Roman writings as a corrupting influence.
simmons | July 13, 2018
From the recent ruling in Spain allowing the return of Jews expelled in 1492 to differences in pronunciation and changes to tradition over time, below is a selection of the Institute's articles and books on Sephardic Jewry. Spanish Passports for Sephardic Jews? a Blog by Rabbi Marc D
simmons | May 20, 2018
A Rich History Nestled among 80 year old oak trees, B'nai Sephardim is Broward County's oldest and largest Sephardicsynagogue. Founded in 1970, it has grown to serve over 700 families in the community during the High Holidays. Our congregation's history and heritage are rich and varied, as our members aredescendants of Jews from Spain, Portugal, North Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
admin | May 20, 2018
Sephardic Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a larger-sized nursing home facility in Brooklyn, New York ( Kings county ).They have 271 beds and 250 residents.Sephardic Nursing And Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a Non profit - Corporation ownership.They offer both family and residential councils. They are not located inside of a hospital.They do not belong to a continuing care community
richards | May 20, 2018
After the Roman destruction of the Temple in 70 ce, the Jews spread throughout the Mediterranean world. A major community eventually formed in the towns of the Iberian peninsula
simmons | May 20, 2018
If you are buying tefillin for the first time, or are buying tefillin for a bar mitzvah boy, some aspects of tefillin are probably a mystery to you.
richards | May 20, 2018
By Judy Zeidler | April 19, 2000 For as long as I can remember, Passover has been the most important holiday in our home, and everyone looks forward to the Seder.
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