Shavei Israel was thrilled to join the wedding celebrations of descendants of Chuetas of Palma de Majorca. The exciting event, held at a yeshiva near Jerusalem, was incredibly unique. In fact, it has been over 500(!) since a similar ceremony took place! ...
Recently "Israel Hayom" published an interesting article reviewing the history of the Jews of Antwerp, Belgium; among other facts, were the Bnei Anousim ('Conversos') were mentioned including their important role in the community and city life....
The 'Maani Center' of Shavei Israel has been producing non-stop inspiring lectures devoted to various lost and hidden Jewish communities around the world. The latest two, about Bnei Anousim (Conversos) discovering their Jewish roots, and about the hidden Jews of Poland. The first lecture was given...
There's a lot of little stuff going on in our community in Bogota, Colombia. In particular, the little kids of our Gan Kohavim kindergarten of the Beit Hilel Community. There's a wealth of exciting programming and new creative projects for some of our littlest members....
Genealogist, writer , and promoter of the Jewish Legacy in the Iberian Peninsula, good friend of Shavei Israel, Genie Milgrom, has been awarded the much coveted Medal of the Four Sephardic Synagogues from Jerusalem. ...
The Maani Center of the Shavei Israel organization launched a series of interesting and exciting lectures devoted to the communities of lost and hidden Jews all over the world. The lectures take place in the Shavei Israel offices and are open to the public. Two first...
Rabbi Elisha Salas traveled to Alicante, Spain, and spent a few days there to hold a wide range of classes and activities for the members of a local Bnei Anousim community. The program included lectures on Judaism, and Hebrew classes, both for adults and kids,...
After nearly 500 years, descendants of Marrano Jews living in southern Italy have awoken; while many adhere to their Christian identity expressing just symbolic solidarity to their roots, others seek to return to Israel. • Journey to Naples and its environs - and later historical...
Bnei Anousim communities of Alicante, Spain, and South America enjoyed beautiful celebrations of the Independence Day of the State of Israel this year. We're happy to share some photos! Alicante [gallery type="rectangular" ids="69451,69459,69467,69475,69483,69491,69499,69507,69515,69523"] El Salvador [gallery type="rectangular" ids="69531,69539,69547,69555,69563,69571"] Colombia [gallery type="rectangular" ids="69579,69587,69595,69603,69611,69619,69627,69635,69643,69651,69659,69667,69675"]...
Hidden away in a remote village in southern Italy stands a small and unique synagogue that is virtually under female control. It all began almost a century ago, when ‘prophet’ Donato Manduzio fell in love with Judaism and gathered a community of believers. After dozens...
