Tag: Converso

Throughout history, legal systems have been weaponized against Jews, from the Inquisition to modern international forums targeting the Jewish state under the guise of justice.
The author discusses the concept of "Jews of discretion," referring to Jews who live in a gentile world but are reluctant to proclaim their Jewish identity.
The podcast episode "Eternal Outsider: The Uriel D'Acosta Story" delves into the life of Uriel D'Acosta, a 17th century figure in Amsterdam who was a converso, refugee, devout Jew, and considered by some as a heretic.
Cilantro, also known as coriander, has deep historical and cultural roots in Jewish cuisine.
"The Mapmaker's Daughter" by Laurel Corona is a historical novel set in Spain during the 15th century, following the life of Amalia Riba, a converso girl with a secret Jewish heritage.