Portugal's Forced Conversion of Jews and Their Survival
In 1497, King Manuel I of Portugal ordered the forced conversion of thousands of Jews, effectively erasing their religi…
Dominican Republic's Holocaust Refugee Rescue
The Dominican Republic opened its doors to Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. This Latin American nation's act of co…
Dominican Jews: A Diverse Caribbean Community
Spanish and Hebrew prayers echo through bustling streets, a testament to the unique Jewish life flourishing in a Caribb…
Dominican Jewish Refugees' Business Success in DR
When Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust arrived in the Dominican Republic, they found a place to thrive and contribu…
Jews of India: A History of Acceptance
Jews have lived in India for over 2,000 years. But unlike in many other parts of the world, India has not historically…
Taha Ibrahim Keeps Jewish History Alive in Kochi
A young Muslim street vendor's promise to a dying Jewish man has kept Jewish heritage alive in Kochi, India. For decade…
Bene Israel Jews: Shipwrecked in India 2,000 Years Ago
A memory of a shipwrecked community 2,000 years ago endures in a joyful dance. The Bene Israel Jews’ survival story has…
Jews of Mexico: Blending Cultures and Identities
Mexican Jews have preserved the Arabic and Spanish of their ancestors, while adding new flavors to the mosaic of their…
Mexican Jews' Arab Heritage in Mexico
Jewish refugees from the Middle East, who spoke Arabic as a first language, are now celebrated in Mexico for their resi…
French Jews' Identity Shift After World War II
In the decades following World War II, the Jewish identity in France shifted dramatically from an Ashkenazi majority, t…
France's New Jews: Reclaiming Hidden Identity
The family tree of Marie-Pierre Chroustovsky, 53, looked no different than those of her French friends, with names that…
Chaim Atwag's Holocaust Survival Story
Born 96 years ago in Poland, Chaim Atwag was orphaned by the Nazis, survived the Holocaust, and built a life in Israel.