Congratulations to the 35 recipients who were honored as Sephardic Brotherhood Scholars on May 31! Celebrating its 82nd year, the Scholarship and Education Committee held our annual Irving Barocas z"L Memorial Scholarship Awards Ceremony in New York, bringing together parents, grandparents, and students from our membership throughout the United States. Each student’s achievements were highlighted and speeches were given by the top awardees. This year’s scholarship cohort was

Al Benoliel - The Rabbi Ascher Murciano Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient Several students were asked to share a few words about themselves and the importance of their Sephardic identities at this year’s award’s ceremony. Below you can find a few speeches from some of our student recipients Thank you so much for these scholarship awards and for the opportunity to share a few words. First, a little bit about my background. I grew up in the Sephardic community in Seattle, Wa

A special place sits in my heart for my Sephardic roots. And I don’t think I’m the only one who feels that way. My father, grandfather, great-grandfather — and the ancestors we trace back all the way to pre-Inquisition Spain — must feel it too. When I received four years’ worth of Brotherhood academic scholarships, I like to think that my ancestors had a lot of joy, muncha alegría. When I think back on those scholarships, I don’t only think about the financial help. I think

We are thrilled to announce two wonderful new gifts that will enrich the life of our Brotherhood community. Laurence (Larry) and Fern...

Celebrating its 81st year, the Scholarship and Education Committee will be holding its annual award ceremony to honor this year’s...

Celebrating its 80th year, the Scholarship and Education Committee will be holding its annual award ceremony to honor this year’s...

Thanks to a generous gift from the extended Barocas Family and Friends, we are proud to announce the establishment of the Irving Barocas...

Celebrating its 79th year, the Scholarship and Education Committee will be holding its annual award ceremony to honor this year’s...

Applications for this year's 2023 Sephardic Scholars Program are now open. Our future rests with the youth of our communities. To support...

Congratulations to the 20 recipients who were honored as Sephardic Brotherhood Scholars on June 12, 2022! Celebrating its 78th year, the...

Celebrating its 78th year, the Scholarship and Education Committee will be holding its annual award ceremony to honor this year’s...