Ashkenazim and Sephardim

The differences between the Sephardim and Ashkenazim are traced to the different social, religious, economic, political, geographic, and even ethnic … More

Dissimulation and Deceit in Early Modern Europe

In this book, twelve scholars of early modern history analyze various categories and cases of deception and false identity in … More

Jewish Studies Presents Judeo-Spanish Culture Week, January 24-31

Dallas, TX– Southern Methodist University will celebrate Judeo-Spanish culture with a series of festive events and lectures the week of … More

A Key Social Difference between Sephardim and Ashkenazim

One of the clearest differences in how Christian and Muslim society impacted Jewish communities is in the area of marriage … More

The Economic Differences between the Sephardim and Ashkenazim

While the idea of Convivencia (positive social interaction and tolerance) is perhaps exaggerated with regards to Jewish life in Spain, the … More