Posts by Shalom Morris
156 posts
"As we’ve seen in the Miskan and Bet Hamikdash, there is a precedent for distinguishing between style and substance." "This then, surely was the mentality (hashkafah) of the Portuguese Jews."
Many Conversos ended up returning to Judaism and settling in the Caribbean in places like Jamaica. They had a vibrant S&P community. I visited there this week and visited their current day Jewish community. Enjoy my write up and photos.
Many Conversos ended up returning to Judaism in the Caribbean in places like Jamaica. They had a vibrant Sephardi community for centuries. I visited there this week and visited their Jewish community. Enjoy my write up and photos.
Does anyone know of a map showing western sephardic migrations to the new world? Thanks!
Some relevant thoughts on the Parashah from Spanish & Portuguese history. I think we have a lot to learn from S&P Jewry even beyond the minhag. :)
Some relevant thoughts on the Parashah from Spanish Portuguese history that I think you'll all enjoy...
The Secret Old Jewish Burial Ground in Savannah, G.A. Of course, Spanish & Portuguese!
The Secret Old Jewish Burial Ground in Savannah, G.A. Of course, Spanish & Portuguese!
One of the colonial era Spanish & Portuguese communities in America. Some special artifacts and traditional melodies remain!
One of the colonial era Spanish & Portuguese communities in America.
This didn't post quite right before so trying again!
This didn't post quite right before so trying again!
For those interested...The largest Jewish cemetery of colonial America is in Charleston, S.C.! And of course it is Spanish & Portuguese
The largest Jewish cemetery of colonial America is in Charleston, S.C.! And of course it is Spanish & Portuguese!
This may be of interest to some of you. It is about Charleston's Beth Elohim, which used to be a Spanish Portuguese congregation.
This may be of interest to some of you. It is about Charleston's Beth Elohim, which used to be a Spanish & Portuguese congregation.
Sephardic Jews and Israel's 'Holy Cities'
Geopolitics and the 'Spanish Portuguese' Diaspora
England's Most Vibrant S&P Congregation
This synagogue speaks for itself!
The resting place of many S&P greats.
The Mother Synagogue!
One of the oldest sefarim collections in the world!
The message behind Congregation Shearith Israel - The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue... 1730 Omer counter
Here is a post about America's longest running Hebrew School - of course Spanish Portuguese!