The Sephardic Media Library

2,000 Years of Torah, Music, and Moroccan Heritage.

An Ancient Tradition, Digitally Restored.

Experience the world’s most comprehensive digital archive of Sephardic wisdom. From the deep scholarship of the Torah to the evocative melodies of Ladino music, our library preserves a living tradition for the next generation.

Sephardic U Presents: The Podcast

In-depth discussions on Sephardic history, cultural identity, and contemporary Jewish life through the lens of a 2,000-year-old tradition.

Sephardic Hazzanut: Selichot & Sacred Piyyutim

Authentic liturgical recordings preserving the unique Western Sephardic melodies, rhythms, and devotional prayers of the Mediterranean tradition.

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6 Videos

The Weekly Torah: English Readings & Hebrew Chanting

The complete Five Books of Moses, featuring clear English readings alongside authentic Sephardic cantillation used in congregations worldwide.

Explore the Five Books of Moses

The Book of Genesis: Weekly Readings & Chanting

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The Book of Exodus: Weekly Readings & Chanting

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The Book of Leviticus: Weekly Readings & Chanting

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The Book of Numbers: Weekly Readings & Chanting

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The Book of Deuteronomy: Weekly Readings & Chanting

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22 Videos

Sephardic Holidays: Customs, History & Rituals

A guide to the Sephardic calendar—exploring the unique laws, family traditions, and culinary heritage of North African and Mediterranean Jewish communities.

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7 Videos

Ladino & Sephardic Musical Heritage

A curated digital archive of traditional Canticas, Romansas, and liturgical melodies spanning centuries of Judeo-Spanish heritage and the post-Expulsion diaspora.

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19 Videos

Sephardic Skills: Hebrew Trope & Ritual Guides

Practical guides for students and the modern Sephardic home. Master the Hebrew Te’amim (Trope) for Torah reading and the essential laws of daily life.

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6 Videos

The Sephardic U Podcast Archive: Torah Study by Category

Explore over 150 hours of deep-dive scholarship with Rabbi Haim Ovadia, covering the full spectrum of Sephardic thought and tradition.

Explore the foundational principles and legal frameworks of the Sephardic tradition. These episodes delve into the unique methodology of the Mediterranean Sages, examining how the Great Poskim balanced tradition with the evolving needs of Jewish life through the centuries.

A functional guide to daily Jewish living. This series provides clear, accessible insights into the observance of Mitzvot from a Sephardic perspective, ensuring that ancient rituals remain relevant and meaningful in the modern home and synagogue.

Go beyond the literal text. These podcasts explore the rich allegorical and homiletic world of Midrash, providing deep Sephardic commentary on the Weekly Parasha, the Tanakh, and the ethical teachings of our ancestors.

Spiritual Philosophy & Heritage Archives

Understand the spiritual soul of the Sephardic heritage. This category offers scholarly and respectful explorations of Jewish mysticism, focusing on the influential teachings of the Kabbalists of Safed and the North African tradition.

The sound of 2,000 years of devotion. Learn about the history, structure, and spiritual significance of Sephardic liturgical music, from the intricacies of the Maqamat to the evocative power of the Piyyutim.

Trace the lineage of the Sephardic world. This archive documents the lives and legacies of the great Jewish luminaries, philosophers, and community leaders who shaped Jewish history from the Golden Age of Spain to the modern diaspora.

Master the Sephardic calendar. Each episode provides a deep dive into the specific laws, unique customs, and historical narratives that define the holidays, from the High Holy Days to the festive traditions of Hanukkah and Passover.

Explore Sephardic Media on YouTube

Dive into our full collection of YouTube playlists, covering Torah, prayers, Selichot, music, holidays, history, culture, and Sephardic rituals. Each playlist offers curated lessons, performances, and insights for study, worship, and enjoyment.

Jewish Thought & Kabbalah

5 videos

History, Culture, & Identity

18 videos

How-To: Sephardic Rituals

12 videos

Essential Sephardic Liturgy

New to the tradition? Start here with our most-requested recordings for daily prayer and Shabbat.

Instructional: Sephardic Weekday Arvit Service

Tradition: Shabbat Kiddush (Friday Night)

Sephardic Lecha Dodi Friday Night​

Yigdal Elohim Chai Moroccan Style