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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Ethiopian Shabbat Dinner by Kehilat Harlem
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URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/ethiopian-shabbat-dinner-by-kehilat-harlem/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat Dinner
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
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SUMMARY:Synagogues of Greece exhibit opening
DESCRIPTION:MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE THROUGH ARCHITECTURE\, TECHNOLOGY\, AND STORYTELLING \nJoin us for the opening of an exciting new museum exhibit featuring decades of dedicated research by Elias Messinas on past and present synagogues from across Greece. \nView digital reconstructions of lost synagogues and discover the evolution of Greek synagogue architectural styles from ancient times through today. \nElias Messinas is an architect and urban planner. He was the first architect to complete a comprehensive in-situ survey and documentation on Greek synagogues\, backed by extensive archival research and interviews by survivors. His work has been published widely\, including 10 books on his 30-year journey throughout Greece. Since 2016\, he was the leading architect for the preservation of synagogues in Thessaloniki\, Trikala\, and Kos\, and he was commissioned by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture to enrich the Archaeological Registry with more than 270 Jewish sites throughout Greece.
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/synagogues-of-greece-exhibit-opening/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join educator\, artist\, and community builder Ruben Shimonov for a voyage into the rich visual worlds of Arabic\, Hebrew and Persian calligraphy—as well as the connections between the languages. Ruben will also present his own multilingual calligraphy\, sharing the ways he has used his art to build interfaith bridges and celebrate the cultural diversity of the Greater Sephardi world. Participants will then have the opportunity to engage with these languages through a hands-on calligraphy workshop. \nThis event is part of the American Sephardi Federation’s Festival Sefarad NYC\, a monthlong celebration of the Greater Sephardi world.
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/calligraphy-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260602T231014
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SUMMARY:Faith\, Freedom\, and the Founding: A Symposium on Sephardic Jews in America
DESCRIPTION:In 1654\, 23 Sephardic Jews arrived in New Amsterdam\, laying the foundations of the first Jewish community in North America. From that humble beginning\, American Jews have served\, sacrificed\, and contributed in every generation to the flourishing and defense of American liberty. As we approach the Founding’s 250th Anniversary/372nd Anniversary of Jews in America\, the ASF is creating a symposium in New York on 23 June at Shearith Israel (NYC’s Spanish & Portuguese Community) to spotlight the enduring yet unheralded legacy of Jewish patriots\, as well as illuminating how Judeo-Christian Covenantal teachings helped shape the vision of the Founding Fathers. We seek to honor the role of Sephardic Jews in America’s story—both their direct contributions to the Revolution and the influence of Covenantal teachings on the Constitution—as well as to explore the Judeo-Christian intellectual\, moral\, and cultural roots of the Republic. Our event will bring together elected officials\, scholars\, community leaders\, and the public in a space that fosters dialogue\, recognition\, and renewed understanding of the principles that unite all Americans. \nBy recovering the stories of America’s first Jewish community and their devotion to liberty\, the event will remind all Americans of how the values that forged the Republic continue to sustain it.
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/unsung-jewish-patriots-symposium-on-faith-freedom-and-the-founding/
LOCATION:Shearith Israel\, 2 W 70th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260623T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T231014
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SUMMARY:Sephardic Jews in America: A Walking Tour & Special Visit to The CJH
DESCRIPTION:In 1654\, 23 Jews escaping the newly instituted Portuguese Inquisition in Brazil\, landed in New Amsterdam (New York City) and were almost immediately expelled by Peter Stuyvesant.  They persevered and there has been a Jewish and notably a Sephardic presence in this country for over 370 years\, or 120 before the founding of the United States. \nJoin us on a captivating walking tour that unveils the rich and often untold history of the Sephardic Jewish community in New York City.  Some of the sites visited will include colonial era cemeteries\, famous homes and religious sites – all with stories of history\, heritage and culture. \nThe walking tour concludes with a visit to the Center for Jewish History on East 16th Street\, where guests will receive an exclusive\, behind-the-science tour of treasures from the American Sephardi Federation\, offering a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural legacy of the Sephardic Jews in America. \nThis tour is being presented as part of Festival Sefarad (https://www.festivalsefarad.com)\, a series of evens in June 2026 made possible by the UJA-Federation of New York and the Ike\, Molly and Steven Elias Foundation. \nCo-Presenter: American Sephardi Federation.
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/sephardic-jews-in-america-a-walking-tour-special-visit-to-the-cjh/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260602T231014
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SUMMARY:An Intimate Evening with Tony Award Winner Ari’el Stachel
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from the Off-Broadway run of his acclaimed solo play OTHER\, Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel joins Festival Sefarad NYC for a special evening of performance and conversation. \nDrawing from his experiences as the son of a Yemenite Israeli father and Ashkenazi Jewish mother\, Stachel explores identity\, anxiety\, belonging\, and the pressures of assimilation through humor\, vulnerability\, and a cast of unforgettable characters. Blending personal storytelling with theatrical performance\, he reflects on what it means to navigate multiple worlds while embracing the full complexity of his Jewish and Middle Eastern heritage. \nDon’t miss this moving\, funny\, and deeply human exploration of resilience\, self-discovery\, and the diverse tapestry of Jewish life.
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/an-intimate-evening-with-tony-award-winner-ariel-stachel/
LOCATION:Museum of Jewish Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260628T133000
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SUMMARY:A Neighborhood Within: The Sephardic Lower East Side
DESCRIPTION:From 1881 – 1924\, almost 1.5 million Ashkenazi Jews escaped the oppression of the Pale of Settlement and settled on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. But did you know more than 20\,000 Sephardic Jews mainly from Turkey\, Syria\, Greece\, and the Balkans ALSO settled in the neighborhood? A 1936 Columbia University study described the area “around Rivington and Allen Streets in New York City’s Lower East Side” as “the most vibrant Sephardic hub in the nation.” \nThese Turkino or “Oriental” Jews worshipped in their own Synagogues\, smoked hookahs in their own cafes\, and formed relief and settlement organizations – completely separate from the unwelcoming Ashkenazim. \nJoin Brad for this “very different” Lower East Side walking tour from Grand St. to Houston St. and Allen St. to Chrystie St. as he points out the important landmarks in the area which the Sephardim made their own. \nSome of the things you will see and hear about: \n\n\nThe major Sephardic Synagogues \n\n\nThe clubs steeped in their tradition and culture \n\n\nThe places where many of them worked \n\n\nThe hardships they faced from being “different” \n\n\nThe leaders of the neighborhood who instilled personal pride \n\n\nAn active “Sephardic” Synagogue that really isn’t Sephardic \n\n\nThis tour is being presented as part of Festival Sefarad (https://www.festivalsefarad.com)\, a series of events in June 2026 made possible by the UJA-Federation of New York and Ike\, Molly\, and Steven Elias Foundation. \nCo-Presenter: American Sephardi Federation
URL:https://festivalsefarad.com/event/a-neighborhood-within-the-sephardic-lower-east-side/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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