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Reviving Leil Purim: A Sephardic & Mizrahi Henna Tradition for Modern Jewish Women
As I stirred together sugar, water, lemon, oil, and henna powder, the scent bloomed—fragrant herbal bouquets weaving through the banquet...
Orah Simba
Apr 12 min read

Ahavath Achim Congregation of Portland Welcomes Eli Falk as New Hazzan
Interior of the old Congregation Ahavath Achim building in Portland, OR Congregation Ahavath Achim, the Sephardic Brotherhood’s affiliate...
Magazine Staff
Jan 71 min read


Fall 2024 - Portland Report
Congregation Ahavath Achim, Portland, Oregon's Sephardic synagogue is proud to be celebrating our 109th year serving the greater Portland...
Mark Aboulafia
Sep 26, 20241 min read


International Sephardic Communities Gather to Celebrate Sephardic Jewish Life and Honor Extraordinary Contributions to Society
La Ermandad Sefaradi honored Founding President of Starbucks International Mr. Howard Behar, Professor of Sephardic Studies Dr. Devin...
Magazine Staff
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Spring 2023 - Portland
At Congregation Ahavath Achim, we were thrilled to have Brotherhood Managing Director Ethan Marcus and fellow Central Council Member...
Mark Aboulafia
Apr 18, 20231 min read


Winter 2021 - Portland
Our Community in the Pacific Northwest has a lot of exciting new programs and events coming up! At Congregation Ahavath Achim, we...
Melissa Bloom
Jan 15, 20221 min read


Sephardic Communities from Around the World Come Together to Honor Dr. Albert Bourla, Sarah Aroeste, & Albert Maimon for their contributions to society.
Greek, Turkish, & Israeli Ambassadors Light Menorah together in Unique demonstration of Unity La Ermandad Sefaradi honored exemplary...
Magazine Staff
Jan 15, 20223 min read
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