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
Vayikra-First-Aliyah-Spanish-Portuguese Tradition
This is the first aliyah of Parashat Vayikra chanted in the Spanish-Portuguese tradition. This is Leviticus 1:1-13. Posted by Rabbi Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez the director of the B’nei Anusim … Continue reading
The Order of the Pesach Seder in the Judeo-Spanish Tradition
This is another belated video for Passover. The order of the Pesach Seder is chanted in the Judeo-Spanish tradition. The language is Hebrew, but the custom reflects the tradition of … Continue reading
Ya Vendra- Spanish-Portuguese Pizmon
Ya Vendra is a pizmon (Song) sung by Spanish and Portuguese Jews. It was originally written in Tangiers but the song rose to prominence in the middle of the … Continue reading
Tzur Mishelo-Florence Tradition
This recording is the chorus of Tzur Mishelo. It is often sung before Birkat HaMazon (Grace after Meals) on Shabbat. It is sung in the tradition of the Spanish-Portuguese Jews … Continue reading
Jewish Prayer-Tehillat Adonai-תְּהִלַּת יְהוָה,
The Shacharit service (morning service) in the Spanish-Portuguese tradition begins with the last line of the Ashrei, Psalm 145. The English reads, “My mouth shall speak the praise of the … Continue reading
