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JTA Fraudsters sold fake Sephardic citizenship for cash, say Spanish police 30 Jun
Spanish police have dismantled a criminal network accused of exploiting the 2015 Sephardic nationality law, which allows descendants of Jews expelled during ...
30 Jun
Tablet From Stigma to Staple 8 Feb 2024
The article explores the complex history of the eggplant in medieval Spain, particularly its association with Sephardic Jews. The eggplant, originally introd...
8 Feb 2024
Forward Stars of David spray-painted on Paris buildings remind Jews of 1930s, mayor says 2 Nov 2023
Police in Paris are investigating the spray-painting of Stars of David on buildings in the city's 14th arrondissement, the latest in a series of incidents ta...
2 Nov 2023
JTA Barcelona resumes ‘sister city’ relationship with Tel Aviv, reversing former mayor’s decision 5 Sep 2023
Barcelona's new mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced the restoration of the sister cities relationship between Barcelona and Tel Aviv, reversing the previous...
5 Sep 2023
Tablet Jews and Joe 29 Aug 2023
The article discusses the historical significance of coffeehouses in Jewish culture. Beginning in Europe in the 18th century, coffeehouses served as a replac...
29 Aug 2023
Tablet The Beet Goes On 5 Jul 2023
This article traces the culinary history and cultural significance of beets in Jewish cuisine. The debate over whether raw or cooked beets are beneficial for...
5 Jul 2023
Tablet The Making of Modern Chocolate 18 Jul 2022
The history of modern chocolate is intertwined with Jewish contributions. Spaniards, Swiss, and Belgians all played a role in its development, but it was the...
18 Jul 2022
Tablet Cilantro’s Jewish Roots 4 Feb 2022
Cilantro, also known as coriander, has deep historical and cultural roots in Jewish cuisine. It was a staple ingredient in medieval Spanish Jewish cooking, s...
4 Feb 2022