Welcome to the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America
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Welcome to the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America!
Welcome to the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America
About Us
The Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America is the largest Sephardic benevolent organization of its kind in the United States. Our mission is to support the financial, social, educational, and religious welfare of Sephardic families who derive their lineage from the Ladino-speaking Jewish communities of Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans. Through a host of services and programs, the Brotherhood is dedicated to caring for and strengthening our Sephardic community.
Founded in 1916 as the Salonician Brotherhood of America, Inc. by immigrant Jews from the city of Salonica (Thessaloniki) in modern day Greece, the Brotherhood has worked to serve the most needy in our communities and create a home for Sephardic Jews from around the world.
Sephardic Resources
The Brotherhood prides itself on providing all different types of resources to our membership and the wider Sephardic community. In addition, on this website you can find introductory information on Ladino (Judeo-Espanyol) which is the traditional language spoken by Sephardic Jews.
Our new Sephardic Songs and Hazzanut Database can help anyone learn the traditional liturgy from Sephardic communities worldwide. Our partnerships with various academic institutions link rare manuscripts and educational resources to the wider Jewish world.
Programs & Events
Learn more about our incredible Sephardic culture and traditions through some of our amazing community programs and events!
We believe that engaging with the next generation of Sephardic Jews is critical to ensure our community's ability to thrive. Through initiatives such as our Scholarship Program, Sephardic Birthright Israel Trip, and Young Professionals Network, we are able to help the youth of our communities reconnect with their roots in fun and meaningful ways.
News & Announcements
Applications Now Open - Sephardic Scholars Program
March 22, 2026
Applications for this year's 2026 Sephardic Scholars Program are now open. Our future rests with the youth of our communities. To support the next generation and recognize the educational achievements of our youngest members, the Brotherhood established its Sephardic Scholarship Program to help them excel academically and ensure money will never be an obstacle to advancing an education. All applications must be received by March 22, 2026 and are only eligible for Brotherhood Full Members and their families
Sephardic High School Shabbaton - Spring 2025
March 19 - 22 2026
The Bivas–Sephardic High School Spring Shabbaton invites Jewish teens to an unforgettable weekend in Newport, Rhode Island where Sephardic history, culture, and fun come alive at the historic Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in America and a powerful symbol of the legacy of the first Jews in the United States.
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La Djente - The People Sephardic Community Magazine
February 20, 2026
The wait is over! The newest edition of La Djente – The People, is officially out now — featuring fresh voices, powerful stories, and the culture that moves us forward. Learn about the work to construct a new Holocaust Museum in Salonika, the travails of the Benoun Torah Crown of the Island of Rhodes, the history of Sephardic activism in the early 20th century, and much more. Dive in and experience it for yourself at www.ladjente.com
National Strategic Plan
International Sephardic Community Gala Highlights
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