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How is Spain related to Hanukkah?
Spain is not related to Hanukkah, but Jewish people living in Spain celebrate Hanukkah.
Did Spain ever make the Jewish people leave Spain?
Yes, but not as an exclusive option. The Edict of 1492 stated that the Jews of Spain could (1) convert to Catholicism, (2) flee from Spain, or (3) be summarily executed by the state.
What did Spain expell after being under their rule for centuries in 1492?
Spain expelled its Jewish population in 1492 and they hadn't been under Jewish rule.
Discuss the events that led to the Jewish expulsion from Spain?
Spanish people figured they had too many immigrants who had foreign religions. In January 1492 all Islamic people in Spain had to either convert to Catholicism or leave the country. The Jews were given the same deal, with six months to convert, or get out of Spain.
Is Spain the country with the largest number of Christians with Jewish Descent?
Yes, it is Spain with about 20% of the current population.
What were two countries in Europe where Jewish people were not allowed to live in?
At different times, the Jews were expelled from Egland, France, Spain, Portugal, and various other localities.
What places did the Jewish Diaspora occur?
The Jewish diaspora occured Babylonia, Eastern Europe, Israel, Poland, Spain, Greece, and Italy
Is Ortega a surname of Jewish origin?
The surname Ortega is primarily of Spanish origin and is derived from a place name in Spain. While it is not specifically a Jewish surname, there may be individuals of Jewish descent who carry the name due to the historical presence of Jews in Spain before the Inquisition. However, Ortega itself is not commonly recognized as a Jewish surname.
Did the Jewish people have a lot of prosecution in their history?
Yes, the Jewish people have faced significant persecution throughout their history. This includes events such as the expulsion from Spain in 1492, widespread pogroms in Eastern Europe, and the Holocaust during World War II, where six million Jews were murdered. These experiences of discrimination and violence have shaped Jewish identity and resilience over the centuries.
Is Jewish people judasim?
Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people.
What were the Jewish people livng in Medieval Spain called?
Judios, or Judeos. If you're thinking of "Marranos," that pejorative was applied only to conversos who continued to secretly practice Judaism.
Toledo cordoba Seville were cities with a Jewish community in what country during the middle ages?
Spain. Those cities are still in Spain.
