by krc-admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Blog, Jewish History
Duarte De Paz, the unsung hero of Portuguese history, emerges from the shadows of the past, his life a testament to resilience, courage, and a touch of intrigue. Born in the aftermath of the forced conversions of 1496-97, De Paz, of crypto-Jewish origins, embarked on...
by krc-admin | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Jewish History
The tale of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel is a captivating chapter in Jewish history, steeped in biblical accounts and Assyrian records. In the late 8th century, three significant deportations, under Tiglath-Pileser III, Shalmaneser V, and Sennacherib, reshaped the...
by krc-admin | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog, Jewish History
In the vast tapestry of Jewish intellectual history, few figures shine as brightly as Moses Maimonides. Born in 1135 in Spain during a time of Almohad persecution, Maimonides’ life was marked by a constant search for knowledge, resilience in the face of...
by krc-admin | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, Jewish History
In the heart of medieval Carpentras, within the sacred walls of the synagogue, Dr. Henry Abramson invites us to reflect on the shared values that bound the Jewish community together across time and space. As we stand in this hallowed space, Dr. Abramson encourages us...
by krc-admin | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog, Jewish History
As we delve into the month of Kislev, a time when Jewish communities globally prepare for the celebration of Hanukkah, a question surfaces — what did the menorah in the ancient Temple truly look like? The menorah holds profound symbolism in Jewish culture, evolving...
by krc-admin | Aug 8, 2024 | Blog, Jewish History
As Dr. Henry Abramson stands before the grandeur of the first-century amphitheater in Arles, France, he is not merely witnessing a marvel of ancient engineering. Instead, he steps into the silent corridors of Jewish history, where the echoes of the past resonate...