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Obadiah 1:19-20 ...the exiles from Jerusalem who are in Sepharad (Ancient name of Spain) will possesss the towns of the Negev... 
October 14, 2013
Greetings!

Shalom!  Welcome to our New Sephardim Hope Updates Weekly Newsletter!

   S.H.I is  making great efforts to continue our educational efforts to our lost Sephardi families return to the land and for Israel advocacy.

 We hope you will join us in this Torah endeavor journey of discovery and return for the B'nai Anousim from the nations.  

You will find some Torah Study, new articles of interest pertaining to Israel and updates on our efforts for our DNA and B'nai Anousim (Anusim) Projects and other educational and Jewish cultural delights!

In this issue you will find some of the history of Cristovao Colon and the continuing miracle of the lost tribes returning to Israel!

Our Quick Links will also lead you to more related topics of interest!

 
Torah Insights
Torah Reading for Week of Oct 13-19, 2013 - Cheshvan 9-15, 5774

Our Torah portion for this week is Vayeira Genesis 18:1-22:24. It is the continuing journey of our father, Abraham toward Ha Shem's promised land.  This week's portion includes, Three Visitors and Abraham's Hospitality, The promised son, and The story of Sodom and much more.  
 You will be able to find the Torah portion each week for your reading and study on the side bar of our Newsletter!  (we are using the Chabad site for study purposes only) Enjoy! 

 

Columbus Day? Crist�v�o Col�n, a Portuguese Sephardic Jew, discovered America...
Christopher Columbus is not just a mythical figure.  He is a myth; he never existed except in the minds of 16th century forgers in the Vatican, Italy, and other countries. 

 

Bringing the Bnei Menashe to Israel

The Israeli Cabinet, with a unanimous vote in the affirmative, approved "Israel Return"'s proposal to bring 899 Bnei Menashe to the Holy Land on Sunday.

 

The Bnei Menashe are descendants of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the

Ten Lost Tribes of Israel who were exiled by the Assyrian empire more than 2700 years ago...
Anousim Awake
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An awakening giant is rising, after 500 years of identity slumber!

 

Anousim Awake!

is the personal account of the revealed family Jewish identity of Gracia Serrano Fenn, a hidden Jewess who found out a "family secret" in 1999 in Israel. It is the Serrano family story of being raised with "no family past", with no known true identity.

 

 

These lost Sephardim (Spanish Crypto-Jews) were thought to have disappeared, after their forced expulsion in the 1492 Spanish Inquisition. The full effect in the Iberian Peninsula (later Portugal) sent them scattering to the New World and elsewhere.

 

The prophet Obadiah, (Ovadia) expressed this Torah vision of return to Israel by their descendants, many centuries ago (Obadiah 10,21). His words in the Tanach (Jewish scriptures) continue to shed light to the very outskirts of the Diaspora to this select group of Hispanic-Jewish connection, now arising to their true identity and return... "Somos Judios - We are Jews".

 

"This is a beautiful journey of return to Jewish roots. Unlocking the secrets of the past profoundly impact the present in ways both painful and joyful. It leads into the future with new possibilities and connections. Gracia Serrano's story is one of discovery and sheds light on history and faith. I know her story will have a profound impact on many people: fellow B'nai Anusim, the Jewish community, and those who enjoy stories of discovery and faith. As a rabbi in the Jewish community, I thank Gracia for her story and the strength it gives to the Jewish community." -Rabbi Ezray, Beth Jacob, Redwood City, CA.

 

About the author:

Gracia Serrano Fenn lives in California and is President of Sephardim Hope International.

 

Anousim Awake is available directly from the SephardimHope.com, Amazon.com or BarnesAndNoble.com

 

Hope you enjoy the great articles and news.  Blessings for your week! Shavua Tov!
 
Loving Shalom,
 

Dona Gracia Serrano Fenn, President
Sephardim Hope International

P.S.  Write to us and share your stories and  articles about your experiences as the B'nai Anousim and as those who love Israel! Thank you for your support of S.H.I.! 
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