Doña Gracia was probably introduced to many interested in the history of Spanish Jewry and Conversos by the work of Cecil … More
Tag: Portuguese Inquisition
Portuguese Jewish Heritage Exists Beyond Lisbon
Much of Crypto-Jewish history often focuses on Spain, but Portugal, of course, was a key site of Crypto-Jewish activity. The … 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
An auto-da-fé in Lisbon’s Terreiro do Paço.
Posted by Rabbi Juan Bejarano Gutierrez the director of the B’nei Anusim Center for Education and the author of Secret … More
Books on the Inquisition
The following is a list of books on the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions. I hope to add to the list … More
Returning to Egypt: Conversos who Returned to Spain and Portugal
While it is easy to focus on the Conversos who escaped Spain or Portugal and successfully reintegrated in Jewish life, … More
A Portuguese Town Tries to Amend the Past
The Portuguese town of Monsaraz is looking to make amends for one aspect of its history by opening a Jewish cultural … More
Meet with other Crypto Jews
Meet with other Crypto Jews Dallas Crypto-Jews is a meet for anyone interested in the subject of Crypto-Jews and Crypto-Judaism. … More
