Values

The Sephardic Jewish sages wrote about acts of kindness, charity (tzedakah), caring for the poor and needy, giving, social responsibility, and doing justice. We have gathered from their Torah a few words on these matters in order to increase justice and charity in the world.

The Sephardic Jewish sages studied and taught Torah, delving into all aspects of the Torah, in Midrash and Halacha, in plain and secret. They knew that everyone had a part and believed that Derekh Eretz (the way of the land) preceded the Torah. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to learn and teach.

The Sephardic Jewish sages taught us to love each and every one of Israel. They saw the good and judged on merit. They increased peace in the world, distanced themselves from controversy and saw the virtue of each community. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to learn and teach.

The Sephardic Jewish sages preserved the customs of their communities and saw them as a literal mitzvah. They respected every custom their community held, even if they did not know its origin. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to get to know the customs and know their power.

The Sephardic sages taught to respect the elders of the community, listen to their advice and uphold their tradition. They taught to honor father and mother, to listen to their voice and learn from their teachings. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to increase respect for parents and elders.

The Sephardic sages prayed for the return of the people of Israel to their land, led immigration to the land and settlement there for years. They believed that the settlement of the land depended on doing justice, loving Israel, and mutual assurance. We have gathered from their Torah the words of the redemption of Israel.