Much of Crypto-Jewish history often focuses on Spain, but Portugal, of course, was a key site of Crypto-Jewish activity. The … More
Author: rambam442013
Genetic Research: 25% of Hispanics Have Jewish DNA
The growing proliferation of DNA and genealogical services have led to increased cataloging of DNA markers. Many Hispanics have taken … More
Conflicted Identities
In 2006, I was attending several week-long classes at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago. One … More
The Portuguese Conspiracy
In 1640, the Duque de Braganca (King Joao IV) succeeded in throwing off Spanish rule in Portugal. Portuguese settlers were … More
¿Qué es la Oración Judía?
Cada tradición religiosa incluye una forma de oración ó meditación. Siendo este el caso. ¿Qué es exactamente lo que caracteriza … More
Crypto Jewish Practices in New Spain
It’s difficult to provide a complete list of Crypto-Jewish observances that Judaizing Conversos in the New World maintained, but the … More
Conversos in New Mexico
The earliest exploration of New Mexico occurred in 1540 under Francisco Vazquez de Coronado. The first Converso adventurer was Gaspar … More
Conversos Trades in New Spain
Conversos in New Spain were active in all types of trades. Of those arrested for Judaizing in the mid-seventeenth century, … More
Portuguese Crypto-Jews in New Spain
Crypto-Jewish activity in New Spain is often characterized as a Portuguese Crypto-Jewish phenomenon. I Mexican Inquisitional documents note the following: … More
Simon Vaez de Sevilla
This is the third of what I refer to as mini-posts that will focus on facts related to Crypto-Jews/Conversos in … More