Prayer Resources

Welcome to our prayer resource page, a sanctuary of spiritual guidance and inspiration. Here, you’ll discover a treasure trove of traditional prayers, blessings, and meditations designed to enrich your daily spiritual practice. Whether you seek solace in times of trouble, wish to express gratitude for life’s blessings, or aim to connect with the divine, our collection offers a pathway to deepen your connection to God and Jewish heritage.

From the timeless words of the Siddur to contemporary interpretations and personalised reflections, may this sacred space serve as a source of comfort, strength, and renewal on your journey of faith.

Prayer Resources

Explore our collection of Siddurim and Mahzorim used by the Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town. These sacred texts, created and published by Isaac Azose, are deeply rooted in the rich traditions and customs of the Sephardic Jews from Rhodes and Turkey.

Discover more about Isaac Azose and his work here.

Siddur Zehut Yosef: Daily and Sabbath Siddur

Daily and Sabbath siddur that specifically follows the tradition of the Jews of Turkey and Rhodes. Meticulously researched and ingeniously designed for ease of use. New and updated standard version with Hebrew & English, 2012 edition.

Mahzor Kol Yaakov: Yom Kippur Mahzor

This Yom Kippur mahzor is based on the Rhodes tradition.

Mahzor Zihron Rahel: Shalosh Regalim Mahzor

Zihron Rahel covers the three festival holidays: Pesah, Shavuot and Sukkot. Zihron Rahel continues the tradition established by Zehut Yosef of including many Ladino selections of our liturgy, such as: The Berih Shemeh Megilat Rut Ketubbah de la Ley The current edition was published in 2016.

Rosh Ashana Mahzor: Mahzor Tefila LeDavid

Rosh Ashana prayerbook. Rhodes tradition. Hebrew and English.

Prayer Book - Daily

Compiled and Edited by Rabbi Rueben Suiza and Joeseph Fintz z”l – July 1997.

Pizmonim Sacred Hymns of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

A free translation into Ladino by the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Rhodes, Rueben Eliahu Israel z’l. Transcribed and Published by MOISE ISRAEL z”l.

Click here to download the PDF version.

Prayer Book - Funerals

Published by the United Chevra Kadisha of the UOS, and the Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town

Our Siddurim

Explore the profound spirituality and cultural heritage of Sephardic Judaism with our curated collection of prayer texts. Our selection includes traditional Siddurim, Mahzorim, and sacred writings that reflect the rich customs of the Sephardic community.

Whether you are participating in communal worship or personal reflection, our Sephardi prayer resources will enhance your spiritual journey. Access all our resources below to connect with the wisdom and faith of our ancestors.