Library

Welcome to the Sephardi Hebrew Congregation’s Library! Our digital repository is filled with the rich heritage and wisdom of Sephardic tradition. Explore our carefully curated collection of texts, manuscripts, and resources that offer a gateway to knowledge and inspiration. Whether you seek guidance on Jewish law, wish to learn about our heritage, or explore spiritual teachings, our diverse titles cater to all. From sacred scriptures to historical documents, our library reflects the vibrant tapestry of Sephardi culture. We invite scholars, students, and curious minds to discover, learn, and connect with our community’s timeless legacy.

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Aki Yerushalayim

Aki Yerushalayim (Ladino pronunciation: [aˈki jeɾuʃaˈlajim]; meaning ‘Here Jerusalem’) is an Israeli magazine in Ladino published in print two to three times a year between 1979 and 2016, and exclusively

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Assi Biva Djoha

Malca Levy recounts the adventures of Djouha. This half-ridiculous, half-clever character is from “everywhere”, thus uniting us in our humanity and Malca is able to present him to us in

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Djoha Ke Dize?

Matilda Koen-Sarano was born in Milan (Italy) in 1939 to a Sephardic family from Turkey. Her grand-father, Moshe, was born in Bergama (Turkey) in 1874. Her father Alfredo, and her

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I Remember Rhodes

The Island of Rhodes located in the Aegean Sea 12 miles off the Turkish coast was the home of a unique and vibrant Jewish community since antiquity. In the early

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