Regions... in the Footsteps of Sefarad

This section is catalogued by Countries and Regions where the descendants of Sefarad (Jews of Spain and Portugal) traversed. Beginning in Spain and Portugal and continuing post the expulsion of 1492. Here you may select the Country or Region you wish to review and select the topic of your choice. We offer a wide range of information including historical and cultural facts. We invite you to follow in the footsteps of Sefarad and the Crypto Jews as they made their way to all corners of the globe. From Spain and Portugal, to Holland, Italy, Ottoman Empire (Turkey), Israel, Egypt, and the Americas. Theirs is a story of survival, hope and endless contributions in the discoveries and development of the new world.

A picture of the alhambra palace in spain.

A view of the castle from across the street.

A picture of the city of israel with a dome on top.

A windmill is silhouetted against the sunset.

A view of boats in the water with mountains behind them.

A large rock formation with trees in the background.

A picture of the mountains and buildings in peru.

A colorful city with many buildings and a river.

A large building with a green dome on top of it.

Three people riding on horseback in the desert.

A picture of the eiffel tower in france.

Jewish Heritage Alliance seeks to preserve and promote Jewish heritage. To do so we are creating a Strategic Partner Alliance bringing together a tapestry of people and entities committed to issues, events and concerns relevant to Jewish Heritage. We present topics and bodies of work with “outside the box” thinking intended to educate our diverse audience and bring pertinent, often unique information and events to the fore.

Leading our current efforts is a new platform exploring the Saga of Sefarad, one of the great periods of Jewish history, a period of immense achievements followed by tragedy, and its impact on the Jewish People and the world. This was a watershed moment in the annals of Jewish History, yet it receives scant attention compared to other consequential Jewish historical events.