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Step-by-step guide showing how to affix a Sephardic mezuzah vertically on a wooden doorpost, including marking the position, inserting the scroll, and securing the case.

How to Affix a Mezuzah: A Sephardic and Ashkenazi Guide

Learn the proper way to hang mezuzot.

Sephardic Brit Milah customs

Sephardic Brit Milah Traditions: History, Customs & Pidyon Haben

Delve into Sephardic Brit Milah customs, historical significance, and regional

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Commemorating Loss and Seeking Redemption: Understanding the Significance of the Fast of Tevet

Discover Sephardic Jewish customs during the Fast of Tevet, blending

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A portrait close-up of Fijeula pastries in a traditional blue and white patterned bowl, drizzled with honey, surrounded by fresh lemons and cinnamon sticks on a dark background.

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