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Dancing and jumping or laughing and singing? Sephardic Purim songs and customs

Ty Alhadeff shares one of the many forgotten Sephardic songs for Purim.

By Ty Alhadeff|2018-01-22T10:44:47+00:00March 10th, 2017|Categories: Digital Sephardic Treasures, Sephardic Studies|Tags: Devin Naar, Jewish Holidays, Ladino, Purim, Religion & Ritual, Sephardic Studies, Ty Alhadeff|1 Comment
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Sephardic Songs Add Merriment to Purim | My Jewish Learning

By Ty Alhadeff|2018-01-22T10:45:02+00:00March 21st, 2016|Categories: Sephardic News|Tags: Ladino, Purim, Religion & Ritual, Sephardic Digital Library, Sephardic Studies, Sephardic Treasures, Ty Alhadeff|0 Comments
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Sephardic Purim Customs from the Old World to the Pacific Northwest

Sesame candy and drinking ditties are part of Sephardic Purim celebrations. Ty Alhadeff shares forgotten song lyrics and customs.

By Ty Alhadeff|2018-02-27T09:32:19+00:00February 26th, 2015|Categories: Digital Sephardic Treasures, Global Judaism, Sephardic Studies|Tags: American Jewish Community, History, Jewish Holidays, Ladino, Purim, Religion & Ritual, Seattle, Sephardic|10 Comments
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What’s that? Special Purim Edition

We kick off a new column identifying and explaining Jewish objects.

By Hannah Pressman|2018-01-22T10:46:13+00:00February 20th, 2013|Categories: Global Judaism|Tags: Art, Jewish Holidays, Purim, Religion & Ritual, Sabar|0 Comments
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Purim Unmasked

Shrines to Esther, Haman's ketubbah, outrageous groggers. Art expert Shalom Sabar dips into his treasure trove of Purim folklore.

By Hannah Pressman|2018-01-22T10:46:37+00:00February 18th, 2013|Categories: Global Judaism|Tags: Art, Culture, Jewish Holidays, Purim, Religion & Ritual, Ritual, Sabar, Sephardic Studies|0 Comments
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Purim Art Gallery

Vivid depictions of the Purim story from around the world, curated by visiting Prof. Shalom Sabar.

By Hannah Pressman|2018-01-22T10:47:01+00:00February 15th, 2013|Categories: Arts & Culture|Tags: Art, Jewish Holidays, Purim, Sabar, Sephardic Studies|0 Comments
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Hamentaschen, Ladino, and Mormons

Around the world in four clicks: Hamentaschen, Ladino, Mormons, & more!

By Sarah Zaides|2018-01-22T10:47:35+00:00February 4th, 2012|Categories: Global Judaism, Jewish History & Thought|Tags: Food, Israel, Ladino, Purim, Sarah Zaides|0 Comments
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