JL;DR

The video explores the unique religious practices of Crypto-Jews in Portugal, as examined by Samuel Schwarz in the early 20th century. These Jews, who were forced to convert publicly to Christianity during the Inquisition, maintained Jewish practices secretly. The video highlights Schwarz's findings, which helped uncover the continuity of Jewish identity and customs despite centuries of persecution and concealment. It delves into the complexities of preserving faith under oppressive conditions and contributes to the broader understanding of Crypto-Judaism, a topic further discussed in David Gitlitz's work "Secrecy and Deceit.”