Elohai Neshama-Bircat Shelomo Siddur
The Elohai Neshama, My G-d, the Soul… is chanted in the following video from the Bircat Shelomo Siddur. It is chanted in a melody from the Spanish -Portuguese tradition. This … Continue reading
Model Ani in a Sephardic Melody
The Modeh Ani Lefanecha is the first “prayer” recited upon awakening. This version is sung in a Moroccan Melody and the two blessings that follow are also recited. My goal … Continue reading
History of Spanish and Portuguese Jews-Part 2
This is the second part of a 5 part series on the history of Spanish and Portuguese Jews delivered a few months ago to a group of Jews and Christians. … Continue reading
Jewish and Christian Attitudes Towards Forced Jewish Converts-Part 5
This is a lecture on Jewish and Christian attitudes on Forced Converts (Anusim). This based on my book titled Secret Jews: The Complex Identity of Crypto-Jews and Crypto-Judaism. Posted by Rabbi … Continue reading
History of Spanish and Portuguese Jews-Part 1
This is the first part of a 5 part series on the history of Spanish and Portuguese Jews delivered a few months ago to a group of Jews and Christians. … Continue reading
Addir Venaor-Yom Kippur
The Adir Venaor – mighty and illuminating one sung on Yom Kippur after the Vidui, the Confession. This version song in Spanish-Portuguese tradition. My three-year-old son is sitting with me … Continue reading
Torah reading for the first day of Rosh Hashanah-first Aliyah sung in the Spanish-Portuguese Tradition
Torah reading for the first day of Rosh Hashanah-first Aliyah sung in the Spanish-Portuguese Tradition. Posted by Rabbi Juan Bejarano Gutierrez the director of the B’nei Anusim Center for … Continue reading
