Our mission at Somos Judíos is to spread awareness about the Sephardic Jewry all across America. Through educational and cultural initiatives we want to preserve and celebrate Sephardic traditions for generations to come. We work to tell stories, advocate, and create events that honor the unique heritage of Sephardic Jews in America.
Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel (The Hope of Israel) was founded in 1740 in Philadelphia, PA. The congregation follows an Iberian ritual. Learn more: https://www.mikvehisrael.org/
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Congregation Jeshuat Israel was founded in Newport, RI in 1658. They moved into the Touro Synagouge (pictured) in 1763. Learn more: https://tourosynagogue.org/congregation-jeshuat-israel/
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Congregation Shearith Israel (Congregation Remnant of Israel) was founded in New York City, NY in 1654. They moved into their synagogue (pictured) in 1897. The congregation was formed by Jewish immigrants from Dutch Brazil. Learn more: https://www.shearithisrael.org/
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Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation (Congregation Remnant of Israel) was founded in Seattle, WA in 1902. They moved into their synagogue (pictured) in 1965. The congregation was formed by Jewish immigrants from Western Turkey. Learn more: https://www.sbhseattle.org/
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Magen David Sephardic Congregation was founded in Bethesda, MD in 1966. They moved into their synagogue (pictured) in 1998. The congregation was formed by Jewish immigrants from Turkey, Greece and the MENA region. Learn more: https://www.magendavidsephardic.org/
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