Alonso de Espina y la Fortaleza de Fe

Este es el quinto video que discutirá mi trabajo sobre el criptojudaísmo. El primer libro de una serie de cuatro … More

Anusim, Conversos, Cripto-Judios: Cual Termino es Corecto?

Este es el cuarto video que discutirá mi trabajo sobre Crypto-Judaismo.El primer libro de una serie de cuatro volúmenes se … More

Anusim, Conversos, and Crypto-Jews: Which Term is Correct?

This is the fourth video that discusses my work on Crypto-Judaism primarily focusing on the first book in a four-volume … More

The Converso Dilemma

My latest work titled, The Converso Dilemma: Halakhic Responsa and the Status of Forced Converts. This is a more technical … More

The Converso Dilemma: Halakhic Responsa and Forced Converts

This video discusses a new book project I am currently working on. The book is titled The Converso Dilemma: Halakhic … More

Hebrews of the Portuguese Nation: Conversos and Community in Early Modern Amsterdam

I used this extensively during my dissertation to help draw a picture of life in the Amsterdam Jewish community that … More

A Responsum of Rabbi Isaac bar Sheshet Perfet on Anusim (Forced Converts)

A Responsum of Rabbi Isaac bar Sheshet Perfet on Anusim (Forced Converts) which deals with the status of Anusim as … More

Genetic markers can determine Jewish descent or can they?

The proliferation of DNA testing coupled with genealogical research is increasing daily. While most people are convinced about the benefits … More

The Lack of Christian Education among Conversos

There was a failure to instruct Conversos in the basic tenets of Christianity. This left them ignorant of anything more … More

Glossary of Frequently Used Terms in Studying Anusim/Conversos

For those who are interested in the historical and religious study of Conversos or Anusim, defining the following terms may … More