Who is a Crypto Jew?
The history of the Jews of Spain spans more than a thousand years. It ended tragically in 1492 with the edict of expulsion issued by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella … Continue reading
Why Many Hispanics Prefer Non-Hispanic Rabbis
Back in the 1970s, there was a TV show called Sanford and Son. The sitcom told the story of an African- American father and son who owned a salvage/junk business. … Continue reading
Addir Venaor-Yom Kippur
The Adir Venaor – mighty and illuminating one sung on Yom Kippur after the Vidui, the Confession. This version song in Spanish-Portuguese tradition. My three-year-old son is sitting with me … Continue reading
Torah Reading Rosh Hashanah 1st Day-2nd Aliyah
Torah Reading Rosh Hashanah 1st Day-2nd Aliyah sung in the Spanish-Portuguese Tradition. Posted by Rabbi Juan Bejarano Gutierrez the director of the B’nei Anusim Center for Education. For a more complete … Continue reading
Torah reading for the first day of Rosh Hashanah-first Aliyah sung in the Spanish-Portuguese Tradition
Torah reading for the first day of Rosh Hashanah-first Aliyah sung in the Spanish-Portuguese Tradition. Posted by Rabbi Juan Bejarano Gutierrez the director of the B’nei Anusim Center for … Continue reading
Did N.Y. State Senate hopeful Julia Salazar lie about being Jewish?
The following article Controversy regarding Julia Salazar was brought to my attention by a reader of this website. I read the article and found it fascinating. In response to the reader’s inquiry … Continue reading
Secret Jews- The Complex Identity of Crypto-Jews and Crypto-Judaism Part 1
The following is a reading of the introduction to Secret Jews- The Complex Identity of Crypto-Jews and Crypto-Judaism by Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez. This is part 1 and subsequent videos … Continue reading
Ahot Ketanah-Jewish Liturgy in the Spanish-Portuguese Tradition
Ahot Ketanah sung in the Spanish-Portuguese tradition. The Ahot Ketanah (the Little Sister) describes the sufferings endured by Israel and looks forward to a new year with its blessings. … Continue reading
