A Legacy of Torah

How do you convey the wise teachings of our Sephardic hachamim in a way that the modern reader will find in them meaning , relevance , and inspiration ? Through the same methods that the hachamim themselves used : engaging parables that illustrate profound Torah concepts . That is why you will find A Legacy of Torah , a fascinating book of insights on the weekly parashah from our Sephardic hachamim , to be replete with stories and parables that demonstrate thought - provoking ideas and life - altering lessons . Discover new perspectives on the weekly Torah portion as you unravel the rich tapestry of the Sephardic heritage , and as you absorb the teachings of Torah leaders such as the Hida , the Ben Ish Hai , Hacham Ovadia Yosef , and many others , all chief links in the chain of our legacy . The Sephardic Legacy Series Institute was founded in 2007 by Yehuda Azoulay for the purpose of educating and inspiring Sephardic Jews through knowledge about their heritage . One of the Institute's current points of focus is the lives and legacies of leading Sephardic sages . The Institute has already published several volumes of extensively - researched biographies , documenting the history and teachings of the spiritual pillars of Sephardic Jewry , preserving this crucial aspect of Sephardic history and allowing contemporary Jews to draw inspiration from these extraordinary figures . A Legacy of Torah is the latest book in the Sephardic Legacy Series .