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Locust plague in Jerusalem 1915 מכת ארבה בארץ
Before the immature chagavim can fly they walk like an army. Here an attempt in the Negev to herd them into binks where they were burnt , is attempted
Lisbon Syngogue
The lisbon shul is about 100 years old. It was started by morrocans and Europeans who had moved to the country.
Tomar, Portugal
Also in the Costa de Prata region, in the city of Tomar, an ancient 15th century Jewish synagogue and mikveh, one of the two surviving monuments of medieval Jewish heritage, can be found. The synagogue has become a national museum … Continue reading
Anussim or Crypto Jews: Customs and Practices
Many customs from their Jewish past have cret into the behavior of these people. A lot of them do not know why they do these things or may know that they have Jewish blood in theor families. Some have no … Continue reading
Crypto Jews and Anussim
Many customs from their Jewish past have cret into the behavior of these people. A lot of them do not know why they do these things or may know that they have Jewish blood in theor families. Some have no … Continue reading
Porto Portugal
The Porto community was reestablished due to the emergence of Captain Basto Baros n the 192’s when he announced that he was a annus. He was a charismatic leader that went to Morocco to official convert and have a brit … Continue reading
Bio Dr. Ari Greenspan
Dr. Ari Greenspan Ari Greenspan, DMD Dr. Greenspan is a co-founder of the Ptil Tekhelet Association. He is a US trained dentist, with a practice in Jerusalem. He is a practicing mohel, shochet and sofer, and has worked for more … Continue reading