The Fast of Esther (13th of Adar)
Today is the Fast of Esther, named for the brave queen who risked her life to save her people, asking them only to fast for her sake.
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Crypto-Jews
News and updates about Crypto-Jews
Crypto-Jews now able to certify their Jewish ancestry
With some 200 million people, mostly in Latin America and Europe, with Jewish ancestry, new imitative aims to certify 'crypto-Jews'.
The Mexican writer whose novels explore crypto-Judaism
Meet Angelina Muñiz Huberman, a Mexican writer whose novels explore Sephardic history and crypto-Judaism.
Meet Portugal’s hidden Jews
What do we know about the Crypto Jews who went into hiding during 300 years of the Inquisition?
Could a quarter of all Latinos have Jewish ancestry?
Study shows 23% of tested Latinos likely have Jewish ancestry. 'There are more descendants of Spanish Jews than anyone ever imagined.'
NGO for 'Lost Jews' hails recognition of Inquisition victims
Portugal's parliament establishes memorial day recognizing victims of Inquisition.
'Tens of millions want to return to Judaism'
Rabbi Haim Amsalem discusses reports some 60 million people worldwide connected to Judaism or Israel. 'It scares the State of Israel.'
Crypto-Jews return to roots after 500 years
Group of once devout Christians discover family roots dating back to Spanish Inquisition.
The Next Exodus? New Mexico's Crypto-Jews Seek Liberation
Communities in New Mexico and southern Colorado have found irrefutable evidence to say they are descended from Jews. What next?
From Sicily to Naples, Italian Crypto-Jews are Returning
How one rabbi is leading efforts across Italy to build new communities for long lost Jews.
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