Mizrahi

American

[miz-rah-hee, miz-rah-khee] / mɪzˈrɑ hi, mɪzˈrɑ xi /

noun

a member of the Jewish diaspora population that settled in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

adjective

relating to the Jewish diaspora population that settled in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, or its culture.

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Mizrahi

The civilian killed in the attack was named by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs as Michael Moshe Mizrahi, "a beloved member of Montreal's Jewish community".

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Even so, Mizrahi said that everything he has built in the U.S. has been with an eye toward a potential return.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

The actor was also a model, reportedly appearing in campaigns for designers including Isaac Mizrahi, as well as a musician.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026

As one of only Mizrahi Jewish chefs in US at the time, I was determined to educate others and share my heritage.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024

I change the line so Nancy Drew says, “I’m all set to go! Tell me more about Ruthie Mizrahi and why she’s so frightened.”

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

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