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Kosher Pork Chops and Other Crypto-Jewish Foods
October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

Kosher Pork Chops and Other Crypto-Jewish Foods

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One of the saddest chapters in Jewish history is also one of the more interesting on a gastronomic level. Following the forced conversions in 15th century Spain, and the Inquisition and subsequent Expulsion, many so-called New Christians secretly maintained Jewish beliefs. Practicing in secret to avoid arrest and torturous execution, they are now known as Crypto-Jews. (1)The better-known term Marrano […]

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