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Videos & Podcasts

Watch conversations, talks, classes, and films that bring the history, heritage, and living culture of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa to life.

Oral History

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JIMENA's Oral History Project preserves and shares the personal stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa, documenting their rich cultural heritage, diverse experiences, and journeys of displacement, migration, and resilience. Through firsthand testimonies, we safeguard the memories, traditions, and histories of Sephardic and Mizrahi communities, ensuring their voices and legacies are preserved for future generations.

Webinars and Conversations

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Explore JIMENA's collection of webinars, lectures, and conversations featuring scholars, community leaders, artists, and other voices illuminating the histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews. From historical perspectives and cultural traditions to identity, education, and pressing issues facing Jewish communities today, these recorded programs offer opportunities to learn, engage with diverse perspectives, and deepen understanding of the Jewish experience.

Talks and Interviews

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Explore JIMENA's collection of talks and interviews featuring scholars, community leaders, advocates, artists, and individuals sharing their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish life. Through personal reflections, expert insights, and engaging discussions, these videos illuminate the histories, identities, cultural traditions, and contemporary issues shaping Jewish communities from the Middle East and North Africa and their diasporas.

Classes and Education

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Explore JIMENA's collection of educational videos, classes, and learning resources designed to deepen understanding of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish history, culture, traditions, and identity. Featuring expert-led lessons, historical insights, and engaging educational content, these videos provide accessible opportunities for students, educators, and lifelong learners to discover the diverse experiences and enduring contributions of Jewish communities from the Middle East and North Africa.

Culture and Holidays

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Explore the rich cultural heritage, holiday traditions, and religious customs of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities through JIMENA's collection of videos. From music, food, and storytelling to holiday celebrations, rituals, and lesser-known communal traditions, these videos illuminate the diverse ways Jews from the Middle East and North Africa have preserved and passed down their cultural and religious heritage across generations.

Documentaries and Films

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Explore JIMENA's collection of documentaries and films that bring the histories, cultures, and lived experiences of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews to life. Through compelling storytelling, archival footage, and personal testimonies, these films illuminate the rich heritage of Jewish communities from the Middle East and North Africa, their experiences of displacement and migration, and their enduring cultural contributions. Together, they offer powerful perspectives on Jewish identity, memory, resilience, and the importance of preserving these stories for future generations.

Podcasts

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Explore JIMENA's collection of podcasts featuring engaging conversations, personal stories, and expert perspectives on Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish history, culture, identity, and contemporary life. Through interviews, storytelling, and thought-provoking discussions, these episodes amplify diverse voices and illuminate the experiences, traditions, and contributions of Jewish communities from the Middle East and North Africa and their diasporas.

Episode 119: Erez Zobary Sings Her Yemenite Roots

A Toronto musician talks about how her Yemenite Jewish heritage shapes her music, recorded to open Mizrahi Heritage Month.

Episode 107: A Persian Family's Musical Legacy

Two sisters rediscover their grandfather's career as a celebrated singer in Iran's golden age and the family history behind it.

Episode 111: Ladino Makes a Comeback

A warm look at the people reviving Ladino, the Judeo Spanish language of Sephardic Jews, for a new generation.

Baghdad to the Andes: Live! With Jordan Salama and Samantha Ellis

Two writers discuss Judeo Iraqi Arabic, Syrian Jewish roots in Latin America, family archives and food in a lively live recording.

Storytelling and Embracing Identity: Sarah Sassoon

Australian Iraqi Jewish writer and educator Sarah Sassoon talks about storytelling and embracing her heritage.

Ashtidek: Preserving the beauty of Judeo Arabic, with Sarah Sassoon

Writer Sarah Sassoon shares the Baghdadi Judeo Arabic words and stories passed down in her Iraqi Jewish family.