“Rav Mechanech” of BPY and rabbi of the Sephardic Congregation of Fort Lee, Rabbi Ilan Acoca gave an informative lecture about the contributions of Sephardic rabbis and Sephardic culture to both halachic and world practices. At the event, Rabbi Acoca also launched his book, “The Sephardic Book of Why,” which explores the wisdom of great Sephardic rabbis like the Rambam, and discusses unique Sephardic customs.