Through A Sephardic Lens
An Israel We Don’t Know
with Filmmaker Rafael Balulu
When most of us think of Israeli’s we think of Ashkenazi Jews, we usually don’t consider either the Muslims or the Sephardic Jews. We have little idea of their different perspectives and attitudes, religiously, culturally and politically.
On Sunday afternoon, April 12 at 4 PM we will have a special opportunity at North Shore Congregation Israel.
Filmmaker Rafi Balulu, whose close friends Jennifer and Boris Rapoport participate at Aitz Hayim, will present film clips and lead a discussion from his current film, Through a Sephardic Lens, in a joint synagogue program at NSCI. This discussion will begin with Sephardic perspectives after the October 7 war and will help us expand our understanding. Whatever you think you know about Israel, these views are vital to in depth appreciation of the situation and our relationship with Israel.
Join us for the experience and the light supper that follows.
To attend please sign up by April 7 at this link.
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Yom HaShoah Zoom discussion with Professor Steven T. Katz
April 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 819 3503 9203
Professor Steven Katz, who is editing the comprehensive Cambridge University History of Anti-Semitism, will zoom in to share his perspectives on what anti-Semitism is, what we are experiencing in our world today and what considerations we should take into account.
Join us on Zoom.
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Shabbat Services
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