The History of Jews in Latin America

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The History of Jews in Latin America

• The Iberian Jewish Diaspora

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Outline

• Iberian Jews on the Eve of the Discovery of
  America
• Formation of Marrano and Converso identities
• Spanish opposition to Jews in the New World
• The Holy Office of the Inquisition
• Portuguese opportunities to migrate to the New
  World
• Ashkenazi migration to the New World

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Spain before Unification-Visigothic and Islamic
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Early Christian Victories in Spain, Spain in 1500
and the Sephardic Exodus
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Who was the first Jew in Latin America? Perhaps
Christopher Columbus
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Spain and Portugal in the 16th Century
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Jewish Presence in Europe from 1492 to 1800