A special seminar in Palma de Mallorca for Spain's Bnei Anousim and Chuetas
Participants in the Palma seminar
This past weekend, the city of Palma de Mallorca in Spain was the site of an emotional and spiritually stimulating seminar convened by Shavei Israel.
The event, which began on Friday, just before the onset of Shabbat, brought together 25 Bnei Anousim (descendants of Jews who were compelled to convert to Catholicism and whom historians refer to by the derogatory term Marranos) and Chuetas (as the Bnei Anousim of Mallorca are known) for a Shabbat filled with inspiring classes, singing, prayers, delicious food and provocative discussions.
Piña holding a knife used for schechita (ritual slaughter) which has passed through his family - often hidden - for generations
This is the first in a series of Q&A's that will appear in the weekly Shavei Israel newsletter.
Antonio Piña, 59, lives in the town of Sóller on the island of Mallorca in Spain. Piña teaches cooking in a local technical school and is known throughout Mallorca as the leading expert on the island's unique cuisine. He was the chef at the Shavei Israel seminar at Palma de Mallorca.
Pina is also a Chueta who rediscovered his Jewish roots several years ago.
Click here to learn more about Antonio and his connection to Judaism.
Palma de Mallorca seminar photos
Surf on over to our website where you'll find pictures of the proud Bnei Anousim who are reconnecting with their Judaism and attended our educational event in Palma de Mallorca last weekend.
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Surf on over to our website where you'll find pictures of the proud Bnei Anousim who are reconnecting with their Judaism and attended our educational event in Palma de Mallorca 
