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In this week's episode we feature an interview from our series "Heritage Hunters." We discuss the history of my ancestors and the historical persecution of the "converso" Crypto-Jewish community by Christian Anti-Semites in Latin America which is part of the vestiges of Medieval Catholic paranoia. Geneologist John R. Campbell describes his research and how he has helped countless families discover their hidden heritage. For more information about his library of resources in Laredo Texas please go to the following article: https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Library-event-unites-geneological-researchers-17155336.phpIn the past 7 years ourRadio Show/podcast has featured scholars (John Dominic Crossan), academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , attorneys (Vanessa Guillen), prominent herbalists (Rosemary Gladstar)and activists (Zack Foster). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

The book The Tribunal of Zaragoza and Crypto-Judaism 1484-1515 sheds light into the histographical proof of the Crypto-Jewish experience of certain individuals summoned by the Inquisition in the 15th Century. During that time period the inquisitorial tribunal tried and prosecuted countless “Catholic” heretics for the crime of Judaizing. Ms. D'Abrera profound understanding of the subject exposes the social and political issues connected with this crucial part of Jewish history as well as the controversies that are part of this academic field. In page 172 she defines their negative belief system which is seen by the Inquisition as heresy, according to the 1484 Valencian Edict of Grace: “… if you have believed, taught or said you believe something against the Catholic faith or if you know anyone who has blasphemed. “Ms. D'Abrera not only addresses how the Inquisition persecuted the anusim systematically, but her research adds important facts to the limited resources on this subject. Her scholarly approach documents and explains the sources thoroughly corroborating her findings. The book exposes the Inquisition record, and lets it speak for itself something other scholars fail to do in many cases. She addresses many important issues not dealt with by other scholars, such as Ben Zion Netanyahu, Norman Roth and Henry Kamen. They view Conversos not as Crypto-Jews, but as sincere Catholics who were falsely accused of practicing Judaism due to their Jewish lineage. On the other hand Haim Beinart and Fritz Baer, using multiple sources, portray them show Crypto-Jews as Jewish martyrs who died honoring Torah. D'Abreira is part of the new generation of scholars who study the Inquisition records to find clues which point to a real Crypto-Jewish community. These findings are not based on a preconceived agenda, but build a case based on the historical evidence. She writes”…the inquisitors' questions and conduct throughout the trials indicate that they were far more interested in the religious behavior of the defendant after he or she had been received into the Church, rather than presuming to judge whether the conversion had been genuine or not.” (P. 51)AdvertisementsREPORT THIS ADShe also contends with contemporary scholars such as Henry Kamen who “believes that the inquisitors possessed minimal understanding of Jewish religious practices” and were not able to adequately document Jewish practice, something she shows to be contrary to the available evidence (P.57) The inquisitors posessed books such as Directorioum inquisitorioum, which assisted them in being able to distinguish Jewish practices from false accusations during their trial by Christian Anti-Semites from the community who resented the conversos (P.57-58)D'Abrera's conclusions are that the anusim in Christian Spain, specifically Zaragoza experienced in captivity to an alien creed many challenges, an that the doubt raised by some scholars of their historical legitimacy is driven by their own philosophical perspectives.  To her Benzion Netanyahu's elaborate theory not only undermines their Jewish practices as real but gives the inquisitors the power to falsify their testimonies for political purposes. This challenges the existence of sincere Crypto-Jews and builds a case against their halachic status. Netanyahu bases his arguments on the negative view toward Crypto-Jews by some Posekim of that time. The Rabbis (either in either exile or from other communities not affected by the persecution) saw them as meshumadim (willing converts) rather than anusim (forced ones). They were not able to fathom that Jews would partake in Christian idolatry and embrace the supersessionist theologies of the Catholic Church. D'Abrera shows how in Valencia in 1484 the inquisitors “received substantial assistance from Jewish communities , some of which may have been particularly antagonistic toward the conversos, whom they saw as traitors.” (P.

In this week's episode of Heritage Hunters we will go deeper into the history of Crypto-Jews or descendants of the Spanish-Portuguese Jews in the Americas known as the Anusim. This often maligned group, who are no longer called marranos, keep popping up in popular culture and every now and then in major Jewish publications. However, just because it is an interesting topic that does not mean that anyone really cares about these individuals. The reason that I sound cynical is because most CryptoJews are either in a “no man's land” of sorts or are part of the many evangelical churches which are only interested in some kind of Israelism. Few people seem to care about CryptoJewish survival or are interested in developing programs for their return to mainstream Judaism which is crucial for the normalization of their experience. Please join me on this journey through the world of CryptoJudaism as we explore their experience from my point of view, as someone in the trenches of the battle for Jewish survival in our modern world. We also share a brief history of the Jews in Mexico, Discuss Latino Jewish Surname, The truth about Pope Alexander VI being a “Marrano” Jew and the use of Santeria Among Conversos.

This particular episode is more personal for the hosts of the podcast, as Mr. Ebrahimoff speaks to Ben about their shared roots as descendants of Iranian crypto-Jews. He gives a brief overview of the Mashhadi story then and now, the Allahdad pogrom of 1839, the uniqueness of Persian cuisine, the dual marriage contracts of Jewish "New Muslims", the aftermath of leaving Iran, and his personal family tree.     

Shalom! Here we discuss the Iberian Jewish People who were forced to convert but still keep the great Iberian Jewish Customs. B"H Enjoy

Clarissa talks to Genie Milgrom. Genie was raised Catholic, but always had an inkling her family was actually Jewish. After years of investigation, she was able to trace her family tree back to 16th century Jews on the Iberian Peninsula. Along the way, Genie became a historian and advocate for Crypto and Converso Jews; Jews whose ancestors were forced to convert to Catholicism during the inquisitions. She's authored several books about her work, including a cookbook documenting a treasure trove of family recipes found in her mother's house with a rather unique recipe for so-called “pork chops.”Genie's Books Mentioned“My 15 Grandmothers” by Genie Milgrom“How I Found My 15 Grandmothers: Como Encontre a Mis 15 abuelas” by Genie Milgrom“Pyre to Fire” by Genie Milgrom“Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition” by Genie MilgromOther People, Places & Things MentionedFermoselle, SpainThe Beit Din (Rabbinic Court)Boyos/BoyikosDr. Sergio Della PergolaChuletas (“Pork Chops”)KulanuConnect with UsFollow Genie Milgrom:Website: Geniemilgrom.infoFacebook: @my15grandmothersCheck out Genie's resource website for researching Sephardic Jewish lineages at Sephardicancestry.comFollow Clarissa MarksTwitter: @clarissarmarksInstagram: @clarissarmarksVisit Onwandering.co for show notes and transcriptsLike the show? Rate On Wandering 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Suggest a topic or a guest by sending an email to ClarissaRMarks@gmail.comLand AcknowledgementOn Wandering is recorded on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

Clarissa talks to Genie Milgrom. Genie was raised Catholic, but always had an inkling her family was actually Jewish. After years of investigation, she was able to trace her family tree back to 16th century Jews on the Iberian Peninsula. Along the way, Genie became a historian and advocate for Crypto and Converso Jews; Jews whose ancestors were forced to convert to Catholicism during the inquisitions. She’s authored several books about her work, including a cookbook documenting a treasure trove of family recipes found in her mother’s house with a rather unique recipe for so-called “pork chops.”Genie’s Books Mentioned“My 15 Grandmothers” by Genie Milgrom“How I Found My 15 Grandmothers: Como Encontre a Mis 15 abuelas” by Genie Milgrom“Pyre to Fire” by Genie Milgrom“Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition” by Genie MilgromOther People, Places & Things MentionedFermoselle, SpainThe Beit Din (Rabbinic Court)Boyos/BoyikosDr. Sergio Della PergolaChuletas (“Pork Chops”)KulanuConnect with UsFollow Genie Milgrom:Website: Geniemilgrom.infoFacebook: @my15grandmothersCheck out Genie’s resource website for researching Sephardic Jewish lineages at Sephardicancestry.comFollow Clarissa MarksTwitter: @clarissarmarksInstagram: @clarissarmarksVisit Onwandering.co for show notes and transcriptsLike the show? Rate On Wandering 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Suggest a topic or a guest by sending an email to ClarissaRMarks@gmail.comLand AcknowledgementOn Wandering is recorded on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

My conversation with geneticist Razib Khan. We talk diverse topics like Ancient DNA in China and India, personal genomics also known as the rise of genetic testing, Jewish and Middle Eastern presence in Iberia and Latin America, the influence Spinoza and Crypto-Jewish thought in the origins of modernity, sperm banks in Denmark also known as Viking Babies and the effects on Chinese immigration in Africa.

DescriptionClarissa talks to Genie Migrom. Genie was raised Catholic but always had a feeling her family was Jewish. After a deep investigation, Genie was able to trace her family history back to the 16th century. Her ancestors were crypto or converso Jews: Jews who were forced to convert to Catholicism during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions. Genie has authored several books about her journey, including a cookbook that features her family's lost and found-again recipes. She's also part of a group working to digitize the records of Inquisition tribunals in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Peru and other countries.Genie Milgrom's Books Mentioned“My 15 Grandmothers” by Genie Milgrom“How I Found My 15 Grandmothers: Como Encontre a Mis 15 abuelas” by Genie Milgrom“Pyre to Fire” by Genie Milgrom“Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition” by Genie MilgromOther People, Places & Things MentionedFermoselle, SpainThe Beit Din (Rabbinic Court)Boyos/BoyikosDr. Sergio Della PergolaChuletas (“Pork Chops”)KulanuConnect with UsFind out more about Genie Milgrom at Geniemilgrom.infoFriend Genie Milgrom on FacebookLike Genie Milgrom's Facebook Author PageCheck out Genie Milgrom's resource website for tracing Sephardic Jewish lineages at Sephardicancestry.comSubscribe to Rootless Cosmos in Apple PodcastsFollow Rootless Cosmos on TwitterFollow Rootless Cosmos on InstagramLike Rootless Cosmos on FacebookYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to RootlessCosPod@gmail.com

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Dr. Judith Cohen, a performer and ethnomusicologist specializing in Judeo-Spanish Sephardic songs, as well as in medieval and traditional music, including Balkan, Portuguese, Yiddish, and French Canadian, pan-European balladry, and songs from Crypto-Jewish regions of the Portuguese-Spanish border.We go on a musical journey across many centuries and many lands, from the French Canadian province of Quebec all the way to India, with stops in Spain, Morocco, Turkey and the Balkans. We talked about ethnomusicology, an area of study dealing with the relationship between people and music, and specifically about her work with Jewish Sephardic music that spread around the world.I hope you will enjoy this fascinating talk about how music travels and refuses to respect borders, showing the common humanity shared by people from all lands.SHOW NOTESDr. Judith Cohen's website: http://www.yorku.ca/judithc/Dr. Judith Cohen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judith.cohen.9

From the fifteenth through the early eighteenth centuries, the Catholic authorities in Spain and its colonies, including Mexico, took a hard line against the Jewish community. Those who would not convert were banished or killed; officially the community did not exist. But in fact, many conversos, as these forced Christians were called, continued to practice their ancient faith in secret. This historical tension between past and prudence forms the background of Claudia H. Long’s “Tendrils of the Inquisition” series, especially the most recent novel, Chains of Silver (Five Directions Press, 2018) Marcela Leon belongs to one such Crypto-Jewish family. At fourteen, she sees her parents and grandfather dragged off to face the last gasp of the Inquisition in Mexico. Her relatives survive, but at great cost to their dignity and their fortune. To protect Marcela, her family sends her first to a nearby hacienda, then north into exile, where she becomes the housekeeper to a Catholic priest who sympathizes with her plight but is determined to force her into compliance, including what he perceives as her religious deviance. Through his efforts and those of her wealthy uncle, who lives in the same town, Marcela adjusts to her new situation—until a series of crises force her to reconsider both her heritage and the source of her mother’s strength. C. P. Lesley is the author of seven novels, including Legends of the Five Directions (The Golden Lynx, The Winged Horse, The Swan Princess, and The Vermilion Bird), a historical fiction series set in 1530s Russia, during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the fifteenth through the early eighteenth centuries, the Catholic authorities in Spain and its colonies, including Mexico, took a hard line against the Jewish community. Those who would not convert were banished or killed; officially the community did not exist. But in fact, many conversos, as these forced Christians were called, continued to practice their ancient faith in secret. This historical tension between past and prudence forms the background of Claudia H. Long’s “Tendrils of the Inquisition” series, especially the most recent novel, Chains of Silver (Five Directions Press, 2018) Marcela Leon belongs to one such Crypto-Jewish family. At fourteen, she sees her parents and grandfather dragged off to face the last gasp of the Inquisition in Mexico. Her relatives survive, but at great cost to their dignity and their fortune. To protect Marcela, her family sends her first to a nearby hacienda, then north into exile, where she becomes the housekeeper to a Catholic priest who sympathizes with her plight but is determined to force her into compliance, including what he perceives as her religious deviance. Through his efforts and those of her wealthy uncle, who lives in the same town, Marcela adjusts to her new situation—until a series of crises force her to reconsider both her heritage and the source of her mother’s strength. C. P. Lesley is the author of seven novels, including Legends of the Five Directions (The Golden Lynx, The Winged Horse, The Swan Princess, and The Vermilion Bird), a historical fiction series set in 1530s Russia, during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the fifteenth through the early eighteenth centuries, the Catholic authorities in Spain and its colonies, including Mexico, took a hard line against the Jewish community. Those who would not convert were banished or killed; officially the community did not exist. But in fact, many conversos, as these forced Christians were called, continued to practice their ancient faith in secret. This historical tension between past and prudence forms the background of Claudia H. Long’s “Tendrils of the Inquisition” series, especially the most recent novel, Chains of Silver (Five Directions Press, 2018) Marcela Leon belongs to one such Crypto-Jewish family. At fourteen, she sees her parents and grandfather dragged off to face the last gasp of the Inquisition in Mexico. Her relatives survive, but at great cost to their dignity and their fortune. To protect Marcela, her family sends her first to a nearby hacienda, then north into exile, where she becomes the housekeeper to a Catholic priest who sympathizes with her plight but is determined to force her into compliance, including what he perceives as her religious deviance. Through his efforts and those of her wealthy uncle, who lives in the same town, Marcela adjusts to her new situation—until a series of crises force her to reconsider both her heritage and the source of her mother’s strength. C. P. Lesley is the author of seven novels, including Legends of the Five Directions (The Golden Lynx, The Winged Horse, The Swan Princess, and The Vermilion Bird), a historical fiction series set in 1530s Russia, during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s show our guest is Peter E. Tarlow a rabbi who served as executive director of the Texas A&M Hillel Jewish student group from 1983 to 2013. He is the founder of the center for Crypto-Jewish studies now known as the Center for Latino-Jewish Relations. during his time at Texas A&M University Rabbi Tarlow taught both Sociology and Philosophy. He is an expert on Sephardic and Crypto-Jewish history and organizes conference on Crypto-Jewish studies throughout Texas. At this time Rabbi Tarlow helps new Jewish communities founded by descendants of Spanish-Portuguese Conversos, those forcibly baptized and persecuted by the inquisition throughout the Spanish-speaking world including Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru. The following lecture on the topic of Crypto-Jews especially in Central and South America was delivered at the B’nei Anusim Center for Education of Dallas with an introduction by Rabbi Juan Bejarano-Gutierrez its leader.

A play by Robert Benjamin and commissioned by the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company is about three generations of Hispanics struggling with their Crypto-Jewish ancestry. Benjamin wrote in the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society: “At one level the play is about passing the legacy from grandfather to grandson over the objection of the middle generation. At another level, the play explores differences in how people relate to their religious experiences.” Robert F. Benjamin, Ph.D. & playwright, New Mexico. The one-hour dramatic reading of Parted Waters is performed by actors of Arizona Jewish Theatre Company: Mark DeMichele, Michael Cortez, Andy Alcala, Jenn Taber. Producing Dir.: Janet Arnold; Co-prod., fine arts specialist at ASU-West campus: Charles St. Clair. Latino Jewish community in Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the U.S. Perhaps several hundred Latino Jews live among the 83,000 Jews in Greater Phoenix, according to Carlos Galindo-Elvira, a Latino Jew who is vice president of philanthropic and community relations for Valle del Sol, a social services agency. A fascinating discussion of Latino converts to Judaism, Jews from Mexico and “crypto Jews” (ancestors of the Jews expelled from Spain in 1492, who have maintained Jewish practices in secret over many generations) led to a concept that I had never entertained, undocumented Jewish Latinos.