A Forgotten Chapter. An American Legacy.

Help Bring When Lives Make History to Washington, D.C.

Sephardic Jews and the American Story

This exhibition reveals the remarkable Sephardic Jewish contribution to the American story — through lives of courage, freedom, law, poetry, civic service, and cultural memory.

Now, we are raising funds to present the exhibition in the nation’s capital at the Embassy of Spain.

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Your Support Makes This Possible

Funds will support transportation, installation, educational materials, public programming, and a meaningful opening event in Washington, D.C.

Campaign Goal: $24,000

Raised: $12,750 — 53%

Why This Exhibition Matters

Long before American Jewish life was widely recognized, Sephardic Jews were building communities, defending freedom, shaping law, financing the Revolution, and strengthening the promise of America.

Educate

Inspire students, educators, and the public.

Preserve

Protect an essential chapter of American history.

Celebrate

Honor Sephardic heritage and civic contribution.

Connect

Build bridges between cultures and communities.

Inspire

Empower future generations through memory.

Now Their Story Comes to the Capital

Washington, D.C. offers a national stage for this story — reaching diplomats, educators, students, cultural leaders, and the wider public.

Every gift helps bring this important chapter of American history to life.

What Your Gift Supports

• Transportation and installation
• Exhibition graphics and materials
• Educational programming
• Public opening event
• Photography, video, and outreach

When Lives Make History

Sephardic Jews and the American Story

Las nashones de oy, el legado de mañana.
Today’s actions, tomorrow’s legacy.

Learn More

sepharad.miami.edu/american-sephardi

Thank you for supporting history, heritage, and the American story.

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