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Spring 2022 - Philadelphia
The Sephardic community in Philadelphia is reviving like never before. Our synagogue, Congregation Mikveh Israel, "The Hope of Israel,"...

Eli Gabay
Mar 1, 20221 min read


Spring 2022 - Message from the President
1492 – The Exodus from Spain. In 1992, my wife and I vacationed in Turkey during Passover. Prior to leaving I connected with the...

Irving Barocas z"L
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Spring 2022 - Seattle
With the pandemic winding down, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, the Rhodesli synagogue of Seattle, has been leading the return to in-person...

Jeff Solam
Mar 1, 20221 min read


Spring 2022 - NYC Metropolitan Area
We have a busy roster of community programs this Spring in the NYC-Metropolitan area! First Up, we are proudly co-sponsoring Hymns from...

Ethan Marcus
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Meeting los Muestros (Our Own) - Ariella Levy
The Sephardic Brother: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, including your family background, Sephardic heritage, and history...

Magazine Staff
Mar 1, 20225 min read


Announcing a New Innovative Partnership - University of Washington/Sephardic Brotherhood Archival & Digitization Project
We are excited to announce a new archival and digitization project in partnership with the University of Washington Sephardic Studies...

Magazine Staff
Mar 1, 20221 min read


2021 Sephardic Community Election Results
It is our pleasure to inform you of the newly elected Officers and Central Council Members of the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of...

Magazine Staff
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Winter 2021 - NYC-Metropolitan Area
Work in the NYC-Metropolitan area has been nonstop! We had a wonderful Sephardic Young Professionals Hanukkah Party in December with over...

Ethan Marcus
Jan 15, 20221 min read


Winter 2021 - Letter from the Editor
Keridos Ermanos i Ermanas, With the unprecedented growth in our membership ranks, the Brotherhood’s national and international reach,...

Magazine Staff
Jan 15, 20221 min read


Winter 2021 - Portland
Our Community in the Pacific Northwest has a lot of exciting new programs and events coming up! At Congregation Ahavath Achim, we...

Melissa Bloom
Jan 15, 20221 min read


Spotlight on Los Muestros (Our Own) - Joe Halio
As a way to help our community learn more about each other, we’re launching a new section called Spotlight on Los Muestros (our own in...

Irving Barocas z"L
Jan 15, 20224 min read


Sephardic Communities from Around the World Come Together to Honor Dr. Albert Bourla, Sarah Aroeste, & Albert Maimon for their contributions to society.
Greek, Turkish, & Israeli Ambassadors Light Menorah together in Unique demonstration of Unity La Ermandad Sefaradi honored exemplary...

Magazine Staff
Jan 15, 20223 min read


Fall 2021 - Message from the President
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we approach the end of 5781 with a pandemic still upon us, families are still considering how the holidays...

Magazine Staff
Sep 1, 20212 min read


Fall 2021 - NYC Metropolitan Area
It’s been a busy summer for La Ermandad in our NYC Metro area community with exciting new programs going into the fall and winter. We...

Ethan Marcus
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Interview with Los Muestros (Our Own) - Sarah Aroeste
EM: Tell us a little bit about yourself and where you grew up, and your family background from Monastir Sarah Aroeste: Sure! I grew up in...

Magazine Staff
Sep 1, 20214 min read


Interview with Los Muestros (Our Own) - Albert Maimon
EM: Tell us a little about yourself - what was it like growing up as the child of Sephardic immigrants from Turkey? What was life like in...

Magazine Staff
Sep 1, 20214 min read


Fall 2021 - Indianapolis
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation continues to support all of our members during the Covid Pandemic, with Daily morning services as well...

Alan Cohen
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Spotlight on Los Muestros (Our Own) - Dr. Albert Bourla
The Sephardic Brother: Tell us a little bit about your background. What was it like growing up in the city of Thessaloniki? What was it...

Magazine Staff
Sep 1, 20215 min read
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