Jewish Heritage of Porto
The storytelling of the Jewish Community in Porto before and after the Inquisition
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In English
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History, Cultural
Description
"Active part of Porto's merchant and business medieval community, the Jewish population was caught off guard by the 1496 Expulsion Law of... Read more
Highlights
- Know about the Jewish Sephardic Portuguese before the Expulsion of 1496.
- Discover about the forced Conversions and the secret Judaism kept for 20 generations.
- Learn about the present situation and the role of the city during the Holocaust escape.
I am Sara Mello, Portuguese Licensed Guide, from Porto, Portugal. After a Law Degree, working as a Teacher, PR and the Port Wine industry for 9 years, I found a true calling in ... Read more