jewish community in Spain

The perfect one-pot sofrito recipe: Chicken, potatoes, onions

Introducing Chef Felix Rosenthal's irresistible sofrito recipe made with chicken, potatoes, and onions that will leave you hooked on its flavors.

By WALLA!
30/11/2023

Spain’s Balearic Islands officially recognize centuries of injustice against crypto-Jews on Majorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands, home to 800 to 1,000 ethnic Majorcan crypto-Jews who had been persecuted since the 1492 inquisition, has finally recognized the abuses perpetrated against ethnic Jews.

By ORGE CASTELLANO/JTA
08/11/2023

European Jewish communities brace for antisemitism after Hamas attack

As the bloody war in Israel and Gaza continues to escalate, many European Jews are bracing for reverberations far from the frontlines.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA , ALICE D'OLEON/JTA , ORGE CASTELLANO/JTA , JACOB JUDAH/JTA
11/10/2023

Spain’s language authority still uses an antisemitic definition of ‘Jew’

The entry for the word “judiada” — which notes that the term “originated with antisemitic intent” — has two definitions: first, “a dirty trick or an action that is detrimental to someone,”.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
09/09/2023

Spanish politician resigns after calling Jewish rival a 'Nazi Jew'

Rubiales reacted to an interview in which Bendodo stated that "Spain is not strong enough to withstand another five years under Pedro Sanchez."

Antisemitism and Censorship in Catalonia - Opinion

The municipal election day in Spain took place this Sunday. What will happen in Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city and Catalonia's capital?

28/05/2023

Barcelona synagogue vandalized days before Holocaust Remembrance Day

The incident was reported to the police along with the security camera footage of the event. Additionally, the graffiti was promptly removed. 

Barcelona's famous soccer team sends Israel a message of support

FC Barcelona's president Joan Laporta invited representatives of the Israeli embassy in Spain to their soccer match against Manchester United.

Barcelona canceling Israel ties 'big mistake,' not reflecting all of Spain - Ayuso

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, head of the Community of Madrid, decided to visit Israel in response to Barcelona ending its ties with Tel Aviv.

15/02/2023

Remains of Medieval Synagogue found in Spain

This is one of very few Jewish structures still in existence after Spain's expulsion of the Jews.

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