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Mar 29, 2023, 9:35 AM

From Division to Dialogue: Lessons from Passover

The painting 'Seder Scene' was created in 1949 by Reuven Rubin. Courtesy of Sotheby's

We shall gather “all who are in need come and join us for the Pesaḥ.” In an era marked by division and uncertainty within the Jewish community, Passover assumes a pivotal role in uniting people across the diaspora and Israel....

Feb 17, 2023, 4:19 PM

A Beacon of Hope: The Abrahamic Family House

An artist's illustration of the Abrahamic Family House on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Image Credit: WAM

Amid the darkness of surging antisemitism and an uptick in Jews across much of Europe hiding their identity, a beacon of hope is emerging in the Arab world. This week marks the inauguration in the United Arab Emirates of the...

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Rabbi Isaac Choua holds multiple positions, including Operations Manager for the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps in the Americas, Global Interfaith Lead for the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps, and liaison for Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa. He earned his master's degree in Medieval Jewish History with a concentration on pan-Sepharadi Studies from Yeshiva University’s Bernard Revel Graduate School and holds a BA in Ancient Near Eastern Cultures and Abrahamic Religions from the CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of haSepharadi.com, a platform dedicated to the shared and varied traditions of the many unique groups within the pan-Sephardic community, associate museum curator at Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue and Museum in New York, and Religious Affairs Committee and as a National Central Council Member, Sephardic Brotherhood of America.

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