The Great Codifiers of Sephardic Jewish Law
Explore the life and work of the illustrious rabbis who shaped the Sephardic Jewish legal tradition throughout the centuries. From Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of the influential Shulhan Arukh, to Maimonides and other sages who interpreted and codified the Halakha (Jewish law), these men left a legacy that remains fundamental to Jewish communities worldwide.
"The law is the light that guides our steps, and these Sephardic sages were the torches that illuminated the path for generations."
Sephardic Surnames
Discover the fascinating world of Sephardic surnames, their origin, history and meaning. Sephardic surnames have a rich history that reflects the migrations, professions, places of origin and traditions of the Jewish communities of the Iberian Peninsula who dispersed throughout the world after the expulsion of 1492. These family names are silent witnesses to a cultural heritage that has endured through the centuries.
"Each Sephardic surname is a chapter of our history, a link that connects the present with our ancestral roots."
Silent Guardians
Sephardic women have played a fundamental role in preserving Jewish traditions throughout the centuries. Through the oral transmission of recipes, songs, sayings and customs, these silent guardians ensured cultural continuity in times of persecution and exile. Discover the history of these brave women who, from the domestic sphere, kept alive the flame of Sephardic identity.
"In every lullaby, in every recipe passed from mothers to daughters, the memory of a people was preserved intact."
Migración Sefardí
Explora los caminos de la diáspora sefardí tras la expulsión de España en 1492. Desde el norte de África hasta el Imperio Otomano, pasando por Amsterdam, Londres y el Nuevo Mundo, los judíos sefardíes formaron prósperas comunidades que enriquecieron la vida cultural, económica y religiosa de sus nuevos hogares. Este viaje histórico muestra cómo la dispersión, lejos de diluir la identidad sefardí, la fortaleció y enriqueció a través del contacto con otras culturas.
"Como semillas dispersadas por el viento, los sefardíes echaron raíces en tierras lejanas, floreciendo y enriqueciendo cada lugar donde se establecieron."