Sephardic Jews are one of the two main branches of the Jewish community known for their Spanish and Portuguese origins. However, the term Sephardic Jew is often used interchangeably with the term Spanish Jew. Other synonyms for Sephardic Jew include Iberian Jew, Hispanic Jew, Ladino Jew, Judeo-Spanish, and Sephardi-Mizrachi. These terms all refer to the same Jewish community, which has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. While they share many cultural similarities with the Ashkenazi Jewish community, Sephardic Jews have their own unique customs and traditions. Regardless of the term used, the Sephardic Jewish community continues to thrive around the world.