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Antiquity through the Golden Age

During this period many Jewish intellectuals (poets, physicians, philosophers and translators) made landmark contributions to both Jewish and global thought. These centuries are often referred to as a cultural “Golden Age” for Iberian Jewry

Crisis & Cataclysm

The culminating legal event was the Alhambra Decree (also called the Edict of Expulsion), issued by Ferdinand and Isabella on 31 March 1492, which ordered practicing Jews to convert or leave the realms of Castile and Aragon by the end of July that year

Legacy & Cultural

Sephardic musical traditions, culinary recipes, and storytelling enrich global Jewish culture and broaden understanding of Mediterranean history.

Origins and Early Life

Sephardic Jews trace their roots to the Iberian Peninsula. During Muslim rule in Spain, Jewish life flourished in what became known as the Golden Age. Scholars, poets, and philosophers like Maimonides and Judah Halevi made lasting contributions to Jewish and world culture.

Persecution and Expulsion

By the late Middle Ages, intolerance grew under Christian rule. Pogroms in 1391 and forced conversions weakened communities. In 1492, the Alhambra Decree expelled Jews from Spain, and Portugal soon followed, forcing thousands into exile or conversion.

The Diaspora

Expelled Jews resettled across the Mediterranean and beyond. Many found refuge in the Ottoman Empire, North Africa, and parts of Italy and the Netherlands. They carried with them unique customs, religious traditions, and their Judeo-Spanish language, Ladino.

Culture and Legacy

Sephardic Jews preserved their identity through language, liturgy, music, and cuisine. Despite dispersal, they maintained a shared heritage that continues to influence Jewish life today, from synagogue traditions to cherished family recipes.

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Sephardic TV brought my grandmother’s stories to life. Watching the documentaries and listening to Ladino songs felt like stepping back into her kitchen in Izmir. Thank you for keeping our heritage alive

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As a history teacher, I use Sephardic TV videos in my classroom to show students the diversity within Jewish culture. The content is authentic, engaging, and beautifully produced

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I never thought I would hear the lullabies my mother sang to me online. Sephardic TV is preserving treasures I feared would be lost forever

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