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Raif Melhado

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 01 January 2013 à 19:53

Ever heard of a Haftarah scroll?

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 28 December 2012 à 03:00

A neat poem by Gaguine to help you remember the order of the parashiyot:

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 20 December 2012 à 06:43

Here's an "oldie" about weddings since I'm a little mired in exams at the moment and can't upload a new one. Very interesting; hope you enjoy!

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 14 December 2012 à 00:52

Today's class: the honor of being called to the Sefer – then and now (comparing the 17th and 20th centuries)

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 11 December 2012 à 07:55

Raif MelhadoTorah blessings: adonai ngimakhem - yebarekhekha adonai

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 07 December 2012 à 06:27

Audio for the shiur on betsi'at hapat now avaialable at:

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 04 December 2012 à 07:42

Today's posting on saying Kiddush in synagogue:http://www.ketershemtob.com/kiddushinsynagogue.html

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 30 November 2012 à 01:26

Today's shingur: 8 days and not 7; 8 days and not 9

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 26 November 2012 à 00:58

Hang in there Amsterdam! Gaguine thinks you should stay the course:

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 22 November 2012 à 08:16

A selection from Shemtob Gaguine's take on lighting the Hanukkah in synagogue:

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 16 November 2012 à 05:54

Today's class on the order of the Hanukkah blessings and candle lighting is available at

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 14 November 2012 à 19:54

We just posted Gaguine's treatment of the Hanukkah blessings:Lehadlik ner shel HanukkahLehadlik ner shelaHanukkah (one word)Lehadlik ner HanukkahAl mitzvat hadlakat ner Hanukkah

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 09 November 2012 à 02:10

Our first class with handouts and audio recordings is now available at

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 08 November 2012 à 08:16

An interesting sengif on the ceremony of changing the name of a sick person.

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The Foundation for the Preservation of the Western Sephardic Tradition 02 November 2012 à 16:31

Although we didn't have much of a seder this week because of Hurricane Sandy, we learned some interesting sengifim on Bar Mitsvah, which I have posted at

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