moral lessons, reflecting the community’s spiritual life. The melodic modes used in religious songs sometimes incorporate Middle Eastern influences, reflecting the regions where Sephardic Jews resettled. Hi
motifs include: The canto (song) form with refrains. Use of metaphor and allegory. Incorporation of biblical and liturgical references. Multilingual elements, often blending Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), Arabic, and Hebrew. Structural Features The Moroccan Sephardic romancero ty
t: Younger generations are reclaiming and reinterpreting their 2. heritage through innovative literary forms, including digital storytelling and social media platforms. Translation and Accessibility: Effor
the journeys from ancestral homelands to new countries, highlighting feelings of loss, adaptation, and resilience. Stories of exile and return Integration challenges in Israel and the diaspora Preservation of language and customs amidst migration His
