On the Spanish Expulsion – Dr. Jeremy Fogel and Dr. Aliza Moreno

Oyf Simches: On the Significance of Crises in Jewish History Episode 4 - End of a Golden Age: The Spanish Expulsion Until the 15th century, 40 percent of the Jewish population resided in the Iberian Peninsula, enjoying a life marked by spiritual and cultural flourishing. However, everything changed in 1492 with one of the most devastating events in Jewish history: the Spanish Expulsion. In the fourth episode of our series, Dr. Jeremy Fogel and Dr. Aliza Moreno delve into the phenomena of Crypto-Jews and the "Conversos," discuss the notorious Inquisition, and explore how the pivotal upheaval of Sephardic Judaism catalyzed a global prosperity of culture and intellect. From Spinoza in Amsterdam to the Kabbalah in Tzfat, join us as we uncover this transformative chapter.