Category: Blog
Ainsley Henriques Makes the Vibrant History of Jamaica’s Jewish Community Come Alive
The Jews of Jamaica make up a small but vibrant religious community centered today in the capital of Kingston. The core of the community traces its ancestry to Sefarad, the Iberian peninsula, and the Jewish exodus that began in the late 15th century. Ainsley Henriques keeps the story and history of Jamaica’s Jewish history alive.
Hidden legacy: In the Footsteps of the Jews of Sefarad
Hidden legacy: In the Footsteps the Jews of Sefarad tells the story of the converso phenomenon, the Jews that were forced to convert to Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula. It’s a story of persecution, massacres and forced conversions. But it is also the story of survival, hope and redemption.
Hidden legacy of the Jews of the Iberian Peninsula
Hidden legacy of the Jews of the Iberian Peninsula is an interview with Michael Steinberger, CEO and Founder of Jewish Heritage Alliance that was published on March 15, 2021 by the Wall Street International online magazine and written by Brenda Lee Bohen.
New mobile-capsule exhibition retells the story of Spanish Jewry
Beit Hatfutsot & Jewish Heritage Alliance Team Up To Give Voice To The Story Of Sefarad
The Final Redemption and the Return of the Descendants and Bnei Anusim (Conversos)
And He will gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four quarters of the earth. Many people including Jews have begun to notice that the return of the Anusim (Conversos)
Jews, Columbus, and Discovery of America
Columbus’ discovery of the Americas was celebrated as a triumph for Spaniards, Genoese, Italians, and for Europe as a whole. What was not made clear is that the expedition and the discovery rests upon Jewish foundations.
Jewish Heritage of Portugal & Spain
Jewish Heritage Alliance & Discovery Tours Group team up to bring you the extra-ordinary, luxury, all-inclusive travel experience to introduce you to the Jewish Heritage of Portugal and Spain.
Turning Portuguese
A well-written article by Naomi Grimley of the BBC about the Jews who come home to Portugal. The BBC staff reached out to JHA to assist in the article.
The Conversos Comeback
The Conversos Comeback is a phenomenon coming to the fore, generating unprecedented interest, curiosity, excitement, quandary and controversy.
Passover: a time to reflect
We are about to begin the holiday of Passover where Jews around the world celebrate “Freedom” as relating to God’s liberation of Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt.
Jewish Heritage : The Golden Age
The Jewish Heritage Alliance platform covers the Saga of Sefarad (Jews of Spain & Portugal) from their early arrival during the Middle Ages through the precarious, perilous period of danger and success.
US Conversos of Sephardi heritage is having a moment.
There are millions of Bnei Anusim (Converso) around the globe getting in touch with their Sephardi heritage. This entire phenomenon is having a real moment. This is the story of Blanca Carrasco of El Paso Texas, one of many stories that brings the saga of Sefarad (Jews of the Iberian Peninsula) to life.