Posts by Shalom Morris
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America's Oldest Jewish Cemetery is 'Western Sephardic' and is located in Chinatown New York! Many of the early stones even contain Portuguese from Conversos that had already returned to Judaism in the 17th and 18th centuries!
Hi Everyone! I've launched a blog concerning subjects and destinations of Spanish & Portuguese interest. I hope you enjoy it. ShalomMorris.com
My seminar topic this Shabbat morning 'Slaves, Conversos, Spaniards and Ashkenazim: The Defining of Self and the Early American Jewish Melting Pot.' If you're in NY please come to the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue.
Do you know of any Converso descendants looking to explore their roots? Let them know about this upcoming event next Tuesday night in NYC!
I think some of you might enjoy this tribute to the Western Sephardic Tradition in NY http://goo.gl/Q73xZ Pesah Sameah!
I've recently launched a group for Converso descendants. The goal is to share experiences, create events and explore Jewish identity with others that have similar histories. In addition to a fb we will have actual get togethers in NY at the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue (Where I am Educational Director). If you'd like to participate or know someone else who would please contact me at rabbi.smorris@...