Today In Jewish History
Sponsored by Aish: In 1492, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain signed a decree expelling all Jews who refused to convert to Christianity. Tomas de Torquemada served as “Grand … Read More
Tag: Spain
Spain, NATO, and Israel
From Spain, NATO, and Israel: In recent years there has been a change for the better in Israel’s portrayal in the Spanish media. Now at least a few columnists expose … Read More
Iberia Reconnects with Its Jewish History
From Iberia Reconnects with Its Jewish History: Now, more than five centuries after Spain violently expelled its Jews, the country is experiencing a revival of interest in Sephardic heritage. Unlike … Read More
Al-Qaeda Targets “Al-Andalus” (Spain)
From Al-Qaeda Targets “Al-Andalus” (Spain): Nearly 300 suspected Islamic militants have been arrested in Spain since March 11, 2004, after bombs ripped through four Madrid train stations, killing 191 people … Read More
Spain opens Sephardic cultural center
From the Jerusalem Post: Spain on Thursday inaugurated a culture institute, “Casa Sefarad Israel” honoring the Sephardic Jews and said it was settling a debt dating back to their expulsion … Read More