Sephardic Jews

Hundreds of Jewish markings catalogued in Portuguese town

Portuguese researchers have catalogued hundreds of secret markings that Jews left on structures in Seia in the 16th century following their forced conversion to Christianity.

By Cnaan Liphshiz April 21, 2013 11:16 am

Thessaloniki Jews to mark 70th anniversary of Nazi deportations

The Jewish community of Thessaloniki in northern Greece will hold a series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first deportations of the city’s Jews to Auschwitz.

March 14, 2013 11:19 am

Egypt bans documentary about Egyptian Jewish community

Maybe they’re extra touchy since Passover is coming? Egyptian security services have banned a documentary, “Jews of Egypt,” from screening on the eve of its release in theaters, Reuters reports. The film is about the advancement of the Jewish community during the 20th century and focuses on themes of tolerance and identity. Producer Haitham al-Khamissi said Egypt’s Censorship […]

March 13, 2013 4:59 pm