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Obadiah 1:19-20 ...the exiles from Jerusalem who are in Sepharad (Ancient name of Spain) will possesss the towns of the Negev... 
December 12, 2013


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  We endeavor to strengthen the B'nai Anousim (children of the forced ones) who are awakening to their true Jewish roots and to share our love and support for Israel. 
    
Our focus is on the Jews of Gibralter this week!  There is also a story of Shavei Israel, sending emmisaries to Poland and to South America (Columbia).

My grandfather, Pantaleon Serrano and grandmother Felicitas (my father's parents) left from Andalucia and were allowed to immigrate to  Mexico in the late 1890's because of persecution. Many of these  Andalucian Jews also ended up in Gibraltar, that is now separate from Spain (under Britain).   

This story, an apology after 500 years, is an interesting turn of events for the Anousim.  May HaShem continue to bring us to light and restoration.

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Our Torah portion for this week is Vayechi (He lived) Genesis 47:28-50:26.  The End of Jacob's Life Draws Near 
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Spanish Duke Apologies To Jews of Gibraltar

By JTA

 

 

A Spanish aristocrat offered an official apology to the Jewish community of Gibraltar for the expulsion of Jews in the 15th century.

 

The duke of Medina Sidonia, D. Alonso Gonzalez de Gregorio y Alvarez de Toledo, read the apology to members of the Gibraltar Jewish Community on Monday at the Instituto Cervantes, the Gibraltar Chronicle reported.

 

It was the first time a representative of the family returned in an official capacity to Gibraltar in more than 500 years, since the 1474 expulsion, according to the Chronicle.

 

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New Shavei Israel emissaries to Poland and South America

Brian Blum

25/11/2013

 

Shavei Israel has appointed two new emissaries: one to Poland and another to serve in Colombia. Here's a run down on the latest Shavei staff.


Rabbi Avi Baumol will be serving the Jewish community in Krakow, Poland. Rabbi Baumol is originally from New York. He received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University where he also studied economics.   MORE...

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