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
Free Copy of Persecution and Conversion
Why did so many Iberian Jews convert to Christianity when faced with violence? Why did they not respond to persecution the way that German Jews did? These are common questions … Continue reading
Early Inquisitional Cases in New Spain
The first Converso prosecuted in the New Spain was Diego Morales. He was sentenced for blasphemy in 1525. He was judged by the commander Leonel de Cervantes. Morales was accused … Continue reading
To the End of the Earth: A History of the Crypto-Jews of New Mexico
In many ways, Dr. Stanley Hordes is the pioneer of modern day research into the world of Crypto-Judaism. I have had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hordes in person several … Continue reading
Rabbi to Present Lecture about Hispanic Sefardim
The Jewish News of Greater Phoenix reports that Rabbi Yosef Garcia will be giving a lecture titled “Crypto Jews/Hispanic Sefardi: The Hidden Jews Among Us,” at 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March … Continue reading
¿Qué es un Marrano?
Tengo la intención de traducir cada “post” en español para llegar a el número significativo de individuos de América Latina que están interesados en su ascendencia judía o en la … Continue reading
