When the Iraqi Jewish Voices exhibit opens this month at the Museum of Jewish Montreal (Sept. 20-Oct. 22), its dramatic photography will be on display, bringing to life and into focus the people who represent this 2,000-year-old community. The photographer is Liam Sharp, and the unique style he brings to bear in the exhibit promises to surprise and move visitors.
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In the spotlight: Robert Mashaal
- Friday, 06 September 2019 00:15
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It was only after a March of the Living trip to Poland—the annual educational program that brings students from around the world to better understand Holocaust history—that Robert Mashaal began to think seriously about promoting awareness about the story of Iraqi Jews of Arab and Muslim countries more broadly.
Shalom from Israel
- Thursday, 05 September 2019 00:14
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A message from our Israel Director Tamar Morad.
Sephardi Voices Yom Plitim Event
- Tuesday, 27 November 2018 22:02
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Nov. 27, 2018
In commemoration of Yom Plitim, the Day of the Refugee, Israel journalist Adi Schwartz spoke at the University of Miami on the disappearance of the Jews from Islamic Lands. This special event was sponsored by the University of Miami Departments of Journalism and Religious Studies, the Consulate General of Israel in Miami, and Sephardi Voices.
JCC in Toronto
- Friday, 16 November 2018 15:36
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Nov. 8, 2018
Sephardi Voices presented the untold story of Jews in Islamic lands at the Prosserman JCC in Toronto as part of Holocaust Education week. Moderated by Sephardi Voices Executive Director, Henry Green, a packed audience heard testimonies from Simon Keslassy (Morocco,) Violet Esser( Iraq) and Noemi Lieberman (Libya.) View more photos HERE.
Holocaust Education Week
- Wednesday, 07 November 2018 20:03
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Nov. 7, 2018
Sephardi Voices Executive Director, Henry Green, moderated a panel on the untold stories of Jews in Islamic Lands during the Shoah. The event took place at the JCC in Toronto as part of the annual Holocaust education Week.Interviewing at the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue
- Wednesday, 17 October 2018 16:33
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Oct. 17, 2018
Sephardi Voices is conducting interviews and shooting portraits at the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue in Montreal. Celebrated New York photographer Liam Sharp joined the team to produce stunning portraits for the collection: view here