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Join date: Sep 26, 2024

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Ethan Marcus is the Managing Director of the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America, the national umbrella organization for the Ladino-speaking Sephardic community in the United States. In this capacity, he has rapidly grown the Sephardic community's membership base and developed innovative programs to engage a new generation of young Sephardic Jews around the world. He previously served as the Brotherhood's Director of Communications and the Director of Community Development for the Seattle Sephardic Community. From 2019 to 2020, Ethan was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Athens, Greece, where he conducted an independent research project on the unique liturgical customs of the Romaniote Jews of Greece. He is a graduate of Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, and his family originates from the Sephardic communities of Veria in modern day Greece and Izmir in modern day Turkey. 

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Jul 23, 20262 min
Summer News - NYC Metro Area
This past Spring, Sephardic life in the NYC Metropolitan Area thrived through vibrant celebrations, meaningful connections, and cherished communal traditions. For the first time ever, Brotherhood members and friends proudly marched in New York City's Greek Independence Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. Joining thousands of participants and spectators, we celebrated the history, resilience, and contributions of the Greek community while honoring the deep historical ties between Greek Jewish and...

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Apr 6, 20261 min
Spring 2026 - NYC Metro Area Report
This Spring, Sephardic life in the NYC Metropolitan Area continues to flourish with vibrant energy and meaningful connection. We closed out the winter season with wonderful Tu BiShevat Frutikas Seders across the region, including a Young Professionals Seder in New York and a Young Families Seder in New Jersey. Using the Brotherhood’s Tu BiShevat Seder booklet, participants engaged in beautiful recitations in Hebrew, Ladino, and English, celebrating our deep connection to the land and the...

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Feb 10, 20261 min
Winter 2026 - New York Report
We’ve had a packed Fall and Winter of activities in the NYC Metropolitan Area! Our season was highlighted by a vibrant Sephardic Young Professionals Hanukkah Party in New York City, which brought together over 100 participants for an evening of celebration, culture, and community. The program featured live Greek and Israeli music by Avram Pengas, creating an energetic and joyful atmosphere. Guests enjoyed homemade Sephardic bimuelos and keftikas, showcasing the warmth and flavors of our...

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