Who are Mizrahi Jews: The Indigenous Jewish Communities of the Middle East That Shape Israel Today
Mizrahi Jews, also known as Mizrahim, are Jews from Middle Eastern and North African countries. "Mizrahi" comes from the Hebrew word for "Eastern." Mizrahi Jews trace their origins to ancient Jewish communities that have existed for millennia in the Middle East and North Africa. They are indigenous to the Middle East. Sephardi Jews originate from Spain and Portugal, speaking Ladino and incorporating Spanish and Portuguese cultural influences.
