Welcome to Sepharadismo
A Community of Sepharadi Intellectualism
Sepharadismo is a hub for the intellectually curious, a space where Sepharadi Torah comes alive through rigorous study, thoughtful discourse, and engaged practice. Rooted in the traditions of the Geonim, Andalusian philosophers, and Maimonidean rationalists, this project is dedicated to deepening and preserving Sepharadi thought in all its brilliance.
Here, we focus on cultivating a vibrant intellectual community, offering you the tools, resources, and platforms to explore Sepharadi teachings, challenge ideas, and contribute to a living tradition.
Whether you are a scholar, a student, or someone drawn to the beauty of Sepharadi intellectualism, Sepharadismo invites you to join us in ensuring that this heritage remains vibrant and relevant in the modern age.
What You’ll Find Here
- Extensive Content on Sepharadi Torah
Engage with insightful articles, essays, and analyses rooted in the works of luminaries like R José Faur and other giants of Sepharadi thought. - Online Library and Bibliography
Access a curated and growing collection of Sepharadi texts—both classical and contemporary—to deepen your learning. - Open Forum for Readers
Submit your own articles, engage with the works of others, and participate in meaningful discussions on Sepharadi intellectual traditions. - Ask the Hakham
Have your questions answered by our panel of Sepharadi rabbis, blending traditional wisdom with modern insight.
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Sepharadismo is more than a repository of knowledge—it’s a living, breathing community of thinkers and practitioners dedicated to advancing Sepharadi intellectualism. By creating an account, you’ll unlock:
- Exclusive content and updates.
- The opportunity to contribute to forums and publish your own ideas.
- A network of like-minded individuals passionate about Sepharadi Torah and thought.
Latest Blog Posts
From Theophany to Law: Rabbi José Faur on the Berith Sinai-Moab and the Torah as Israel’s Constitution
In Chapter 5 of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur presents a transformative reading of the Torah, not as a set of religious decrees but as a legally binding contract between God and Israel. The Berith Sinai-Moab, he argues, established a horizontal legal framework, where divine law operates within a constitutional system rather than as…
The Power of the Pen: Rabbi José Faur’s Case for Alphabetic Rationality
In Chapter 4 of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur examines the profound implications of Hebrew alphabetic literacy, contrasting it with the manipulative tendencies of anti-writing oral traditions. By emphasizing the Hebrew alphabet’s consonantal structure and the role of sopherim (scribes), Rabbi Faur presents a compelling argument for Alphabetic Judaism—a tradition that prioritizes intellectual engagement,…
The Hidden Author: Rabbi José Faur on God, Creation, and Covenant
In Chapter 3 of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur deepens his exploration of Judaism’s intellectual and theological foundations by presenting God as a writer and Creation as a text. This chapter expands the metaphor of authorship to frame the universe and the Torah as semiotic systems that reveal divine will while requiring human engagement…
Monolingualism and the Analphabetic Mind: Rabbi José Faur’s Critique of Hierarchical Knowledge
In Chapter 2 of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur delivers a penetrating critique of hierarchical systems that rely on monolingualism and pure orality to sustain dominance. Through an analysis of language, textuality, and culture, Rabbi Faur exposes the intellectual stagnation fostered by what he calls the “analphabetic mind,” contrasting it with Judaism’s dynamic, participatory…
From North Africa to Andalusia: How Three Giants Reshaped Jewish Law and Empowered a Horizontal Society
Jewish history has witnessed numerous transformative moments, but few revolutions have been as profound and enduring as the one initiated by Rabbi Yitshaq Alfasi (the Rif), carried forward by Rabbi Yoseph Ibn Megas, and completed by Rambam (Maimonides). This revolution, spanning the realms of Talmudic study, halakhic practice, politics, and institutional authority, dismantled hierarchical structures…
Deciphering Creation: Rabbi José Faur on the World as Divine Text
In The Book of Creation, the first chapter of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur lays out a compelling vision of Judaism as a civilization built on the intellectual act of reading and interpreting divine texts. By presenting Creation as a semiotic system authored by God, Rabbi Faur redefines humanity’s role as interpreters and co-creators…