Spanish Inquisition

Hasan Piker incites millions against Jews, and the silence is deafening - opinion

An influencer with a massive following sits in front of the camera, victim-blaming Jews, and the world stays silent

Influencer and political commentator Hasan Piker is introduced during a campaign rally in Wisconsin in August.
Many Evangelicals participate in the United for Israel March outside Columbia University in New York City in 2024.

Don’t ignore the similarities between the persecution of Israelis and US Christians - opinion

Tamara Cohen, founder of the Mazál bagel restaurant in Madrid, immigrated from the United States through  Spain's Sephardic ancestry law.

Tamara Cohen's ancestors were expelled from Spain, now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid

Or Yesha Meusharim from Machzor Worms (13th c.)

National Library unveils rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript


Portugal nixes citizenship amendments after pressure from Jewish groups

Over a hundred thousand Jews, mainly from Turkey and Israel applied for citizenship through this policy, out of which, about 20 thousand have so far received a Portuguese Passport, according to Ynet.

Portugal's Prime Minister Antonio Costa speaks during a biweekly debate at the parliament, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Lisbon, Portugal, May 7, 2020

Portugal declares official commemoration day for inquisition of Jews

“Hopefully, this day will create greater awareness of this dark chapter of Jewish and Portuguese history, which still casts a giant shadow across the world."

General view shows the Portuguese parliament during a debate.

Jewish resilience: The fight to keep Yom Kippur during dark times

Jews imprisoned in ghettos and concentration camps still found several ways throughout that time to mark Yom Kippur.

Religious men praying in Krakow Ghetto on Yom Kippur 1940.

Reviving Jewish life on the paradise island of Majorca

There was a Jewish presence on Majorca from 418 CE, but prior to and during the Spanish Inquisition the community were forced to convert to Christianity.

Dani Rotstein and the Majorca Jewish community celebrate Hanukah in December 2018.

El Paso rabbi tells 'Post' Jews in solidarity with Hispanic community

According to experts on the Spanish Inquisition between 10 and 20% of El Paso's population have Jewish origins.

Mourners take part in a vigil near the border fence between Mexico and the U.S after a mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso U.S. in Ciudad Juarez

Spanish Inquisition: 527 years ago, Jews in Spain made impossible choice

Today, some 200 million people may be descendant of the Spanish and Portuguese communities forced to convert to Christianity.

The exterior of what was once the El Transito Synagogue in Toledo, Spain founded in the 1300s

Spanish island of Mallorca prepares for largest Jewish event in centuries

Attendance has doubled from the first Limmud conference last year, he said.

Pro-unity supporters take part in a demonstration in central Barcelona, Spain

In Mallorca, descendants of Jews forced to hide faith run the community

Mallorca’s tiny Jewish community is now stronger.

A 16TH-CENTURY manuscript by Spanish-born Jew Luis de Carvajal the Younger is displayed at a museum in Mexico City last, 2017

Genetic research: almost 25% of Latinos, Hispanics have Jewish DNA

Unprecedented genetic research undertaken by dozens of professors from around the world has provided evidence that almost a quarter of Latinos and Hispanics have significant Jewish DNA.

A COUPLE with Conversos ancestors weds in Monte, Portugal. (Photos: Courtesy)

Would the real Jewish people please stand up?

Who’s that knocking at our door?

HANNAH CRADLES the necklace that led to the discovery of her Jewish roots. (Photos: Courtesy)