Early Inquisitional Cases in New Spain
Amidst the momentous events of 1492, the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon were looking to the future. Christopher Columbus’ adventure was endorsed by the Crown, and an uncharted voyage across … Continue reading
David Reubeni and the Ten Lost Tribes
An excerpt from Conversos and the Sabbatean Movement The prominence of the idea of the Ten Lost Tribes in Jewish circles is also reflected in the much earlier reference by … Continue reading
Ancient Israelite Identity: Religion, Ethnicity, and the Land of Israel
While this is not related to Crypto-Jewish or Sephardic Jewish studies, a broader goal of this website is to provide education on topics that span the full range of the … Continue reading
Ocasio-Cortez claims Jewish ancestry
Whatever your opinions regarding newly elected Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, her recent claim to a Crypto-Jewish heritage is fascinating. The full story at Israel National News is found at the link … 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
Jewish Learning for Crypto-Jews Part 1
David Ben Yosef kicks off the first in a series of live Youtube videos intended for descendants of Crypto-Jews looking to recapture their Jewish identities. Posted by Rabbi Juan Bejarano Gutierrez … Continue reading
Free Mini Book: Beyond Revelation: How the Rabbis Perceived Divine Intervention
Download a free copy of mynew mini-book titled: Beyond Revelation: How the Rabbis Perceived Divine Intervention. The free copies are available starting Tuesday, June 29th. Download it, Read it, and please … Continue reading
