History of Spanish and Portuguese Jews-Part 2
This is the second part of a 5 part series on the history of Spanish and Portuguese Jews delivered a few months ago to a group of Jews and Christians. … Continue reading
Jewish and Christian Attitudes Towards Forced Jewish Converts-Part 5
This is a lecture on Jewish and Christian attitudes on Forced Converts (Anusim). This based on my book titled Secret Jews: The Complex Identity of Crypto-Jews and Crypto-Judaism. Posted by Rabbi … Continue reading
History of Spanish and Portuguese Jews-Part 1
This is the first part of a 5 part series on the history of Spanish and Portuguese Jews delivered a few months ago to a group of Jews and Christians. … 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 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
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
Jewish Learning for Crypto-Jews Part 3
David Ben Yosef continues his weekly Video Cast with a new video on Benei Anusim Projects and resources. In today’s episode, David discusses the holistic approaches to Jewish living. Please … Continue reading
