Reflections on Leadership, Community, and Fellowship at the Second Annual Sephardic Rabbinic Conference This week I had the privilege of spending two full days at the Sephardic Rabbinic Conference in New York, devoted this year to “The Art of Leadership.” Rabbis, educators, scholars, communal leaders, and activists came together from around the world to consider […]
Category: Sepharadi Philosophy
Eulogies, Memories, Stories, and Practices from the Students of Our Great Teacher and Rabbi Morenu HaRav Yaakov Peretz zt”l After much effort, we have merited the privilege of bringing this book to light. Rich in substance, it is filled with heartfelt eulogies, cherished memories, inspiring deeds, and profound teachings composed by the honorable students of […]
I am filled with gratitude to HaKadosh Baruch Hu to finally see the newest edition of the writings of Rabbi Dr. Yosef (Jose) Faur, of blessed memory, brought to light. Rabbi Faur’s brilliance, clarity, and courageous dedication to Torah and intellectual integrity continue to shine through his words, and it is a true blessing to […]
An Excerpt from The Shrem Edition of “Yamim Noraim: Insights from the Past, Present, and Future” It is an immense honor for me that The Ḥabura has given me the opportunity to publish my latest article “The Binder, the Bounder, and the Altar: Unraveling the Parental Apprehension of Raising Children“ in their esteemed Yamim Noraim […]
It is an immense honor for me that The Ḥabura has given me the opportunity to publish my latest article “Biṭul – Nullifying the What-If Mentality of Modern Kashrut“ in their esteemed Pesaḥ book. Under the leadership of my dear friend and colleague, Senior Rabbi Joseph Dweck shlit”a, and guided so wonderfully by my friends […]
As Israeli civilians are once again under rocket attacks from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups, we the undersigned, Sephardic rabbis representing communities all over the world, stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel. We support Israel’s right to defend her cities and civilians, and to assert her sovereignty over Jerusalem, the historic […]
Printed in Principles: Edition 2 – The Journal of The Ḥabura using their Standard Transliteration Guide An Israeli news reporter once interviewed a Hassidic rabbi about the secret of his community’s long-lasting marriages, in contrast to the general public’s seemingly higher divorce rate. The Rabbi explained: “In our community, husbands and wives take great care […]
It is an immense honor for me that The Ḥabura has given me the opportunity to publish my latest article “Divided We Stand: The Failed Experiment of “Mizug Galuyot”” in their esteemed journal, Principles (Edition 2). Under the leadership of my dear friend and colleague, Chief Rabbi Joseph Dweck shlit”a, and guided so wonderfully by […]
It is rare for me to publicly recommend a book, but I had the honor of welcoming my dear friend Sina Kahen’s new book on Bereshit into my library and I cannot recommend it enough! Below, please find my words which were printed in the beginning of the book, as well as a free excerpt […]
“Men of faith have vanished – those who come with the strength of their good deeds, those strong enough to stand up to any breach and repel harsh decrees”(- Piyut for Selichot, Author Unkown) Today, the world lost a tremendous Torah sholar, Rabbi Dr. Yosef (José) Faur, of blessed memory. I have spent the last […]