Sephardic Custom

Words Of Prayer and Intention: A Sustainability Motzi

Words Of Prayer and Intention: A Sustainability Motzi

This poetic blessing over the bread brings one's intentions toward all of the people, powers, and

Fortuna Performs "Bendigamos" Sephardic Grace After Meals Hymn

Fortuna Performs "Bendigamos" Sephardic Grace After Meals Hymn

This video clip presents Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress, Fortuna, performing "Bendigamos Al Altísimo," a Spanish hymn

Mizrahi Grace After Meals (Hebrew Audio & Text)

Mizrahi Grace After Meals (Hebrew Audio & Text)

This post presents the Hebrew text and an audio recording of the full weekday Grace After

Maimonides' Ten Levels of Angels

Maimonides' Ten Levels of Angels

In this article, Whitney Hopler elaborates on the ten different types of angels found in Jewish literature

Sephardic/Mizrahi Custom: Shalom Aleichem

Sephardic/Mizrahi Custom: Shalom Aleichem

This video demonstrates the Sephardic/Mizrahi tradition for Shalom Aleichem, which has five stanzas, instead of four,

How to "Separate Challah" – Sephardic & Ashkenazi Customs

How to "Separate Challah" – Sephardic & Ashkenazi Customs

This excerpt from "The Secret of Challah" by Shira Wiener & Ayelet Yifrach provides clear and concise

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Women's Obligation in HaMotzi and Shabbat Meals

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Women's Obligation in HaMotzi and Shabbat Meals

This article, written by Halacha Yomit (Daily Laws), describes the women’s obligation to participate in the