The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sephardic-judaism/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sephardic Judaism | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sephardic-judaism/ 32 32 15th-century Portuguese High Holiday prayer book completed with discovery of lost pages https://www.timesofisrael.com/15th-century-portuguese-high-holiday-prayer-book-completed-with-discovery-of-lost-pages/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:01:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646989 Rare manuscript was divided into 3 sections at some point in history; final 2 parts found when they came up for auction, were purchased on behalf of National Library of Israel

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]]> Shem Tov Bible with ‘miraculous journey of survival’ sells at auction for $6.9 million https://www.timesofisrael.com/shem-tov-bible-sells-at-auction-for-6-9-million-is-expected-to-go-on-public-display/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:18:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3375248 Rare 14th century codex survived centuries of wars and turmoil before being sold to private individuals who 'look forward' to making it public, Sotheby’s says

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]]> Documents linked to Abramovich’s controversial Portuguese citizenship leak online https://www.timesofisrael.com/documents-linked-to-abramovichs-controversial-portuguese-citizenship-leak-online/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:55:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2738069 Russian-Israeli billionaire's naturalization has become symbol for suspected abuse of Portuguese law; surfaced documents include testimonies from rabbis, copy of Israeli passport

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]]> For the first time ever, Israel hosts a global symposium on Hispanic culture https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-the-first-time-ever-israel-hosts-a-global-symposium-on-hispanic-culture/ Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:39:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2111723 Jews have had a profound impact on Spanish society over the centuries; now an Israeli has been voted into a three-year stint as head of the International Association of Hispanists

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]]> Activism as fire or incremental light? https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/fire-or-incremental-light-sephardic-inspiration-for-hanukkah/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:37:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1738095 The Hanukkah candles suggest opposing ways to fight injustice: bold measures vs. small regular actions

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]]> A century ago, Jewish Salonica burned https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-century-ago-jewish-salonica-burned/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:17:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1678833 The home to the largest and most dynamic Ladino-speaking Sephardi Jewish community in the world was rebuilt, only to be destroyed anew

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]]> Top UK Sephardi rabbi who hailed acceptance of gays to step down as clerical judge https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-uk-sephardi-rabbi-who-hailed-acceptance-of-gays-to-step-down-as-clerical-judge/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:25:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1661305 Joseph Dweck, criticized for praising acceptance of homosexuality, apologizes for rulings; stays on as head of London's S&P synagogue

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]]> Is UK’s Sephardi rabbi fracas about more than condoning homosexuality? https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-uks-sephardi-rabbi-fracas-about-more-than-condoning-homosexuality/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:41:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1656018 After controversial statements by Joseph Dweck, one of Britain's top rabbis, some have called for his ouster. But do their claims hold water?

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]]> New Sephardi history archive makes first major acquisition https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-sephardi-history-archive-makes-first-major-acquisition/ Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:23:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1539782 UCLA center obtains 'one of the most significant collections ever assembled' on the history of Sephardi Jews in LA

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]]> New citizenship law has Jews flocking to tiny Portugal city https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-citizenship-law-has-jews-flocking-to-tiny-portugal-city/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 04:24:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1338903 Three hundred applications have been approved, but with recent elections over, that figure is set to incease

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]]> First Cordoba-born rabbi since 1492 expulsion set on reversing history https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-spanish-born-rabbi-since-1492-expulsion-set-on-reversing-history/ Tue, 09 Feb 2016 21:29:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1334765 After his ordination next year in London, Haim Casas to return to Maimonides' home town to build progressive Jewish life inspired by great Sephardic legacy

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]]> Unlike Portugal, Spain Sephardic citizenship plan hits snags https://www.timesofisrael.com/unlike-portugal-spain-sephardic-citizenship-plan-hits-snags/ Tue, 12 May 2015 01:32:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1180860 Significant hurdles placed by government, including learning Spanish, leave some eligible Jews put off by initiative

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]]> Sephardic Jews urge Spain to adopt law of return https://www.timesofisrael.com/sephardic-jews-urge-spain-to-adopt-law-of-return/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 22:26:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1144602 Spanish-speaking community implores Madrid to follow Portuguese example and vote on legislation providing citizenship

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]]> Spanish city reconnects to Jewish past with Sukkot cultural festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/spanish-city-reconnects-to-jewish-past-with-sukkot-cultural-festival/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 04:59:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1075193 Two-day event in Toledo features Sephardic music, cuisine, workshops on building Sukkah

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]]> LA center pushes Mideast peace with coexistence culture https://www.timesofisrael.com/la-center-pushes-peace-in-mideast-with-coexistence-culture/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:41:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1016665 Levantine Cultural Center encourages Jews, Christians and Muslims to see themselves as heirs to a common heritage

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