Sephardic Jews

In poor Paris suburb, crime and extremism spur internal Jewish exodus

La Courneuve was once home to more than 4,000 Jews. Now its 100 Jewish families are mostly a graying bunch, stuck there for financial reasons.

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 12, 2016 1:43 pm

King of Spain honors Sephardic Jews in ceremony recognizing citizenship law

The law offers citizenship to Sephardic Jews as compensation for their ancestors’ expulsion from Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries during the Inquisition.

November 30, 2015 12:07 pm

Spain grants citizenship to 4,302 descendants of Sephardic Jews

Applicants are allowed to maintain dual citizenships with other countries.

October 4, 2015 6:15 am

Spanish Congress to vote on final amendments to Jewish citizenship law

June 9, 2015 8:48 am

Spain’s lower parliament passes Sephardic return bill

March 26, 2015 11:08 am

Group slams changes to Spanish bill naturalizing Sephardic Jews

December 14, 2014 10:30 am

As Europe celebrates Jewish culture day, Brussels museum reopens

September 14, 2014 8:20 am

Petach Tikvah chief rabbi rejects Ethiopians for marriage certificates

September 8, 2014 4:53 pm

Bringing back bakashot: Young Sephardic Jews embrace an old musical tradition

By Talia Bloch May 6, 2014 1:49 pm

From the Archive: Spain’s Sephardic nostalgia

By Julie Wiener February 23, 2014 12:53 pm

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Sephardic Jews

In poor Paris suburb, crime and extremism spur internal Jewish exodus

King of Spain honors Sephardic Jews in ceremony recognizing citizenship law

Spain grants citizenship to 4,302 descendants of Sephardic Jews

Spanish Congress to vote on final amendments to Jewish citizenship law

Spain’s lower parliament passes Sephardic return bill

Group slams changes to Spanish bill naturalizing Sephardic Jews

As Europe celebrates Jewish culture day, Brussels museum reopens

Petach Tikvah chief rabbi rejects Ethiopians for marriage certificates

Bringing back bakashot: Young Sephardic Jews embrace an old musical tradition

From the Archive: Spain’s Sephardic nostalgia

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