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The Jewish presence in Avila dates back to at least the 4th century. A mention has been found at that time. The community gradually became one of the largest in Castile. At the end of the 11th century, a repopulation of the region took place by order of King Alfonso VI, including Sephardic families. About fifty Jewish families lived in Avila in the 13th century, most of them practicing trades ...
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Small in size, La Rioja is big on wine. It is also famous for its monasteries and the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela. Although the Jewish presence in this region goes back a long way, it is mainly in Calahorra that you will be able to appreciate it. Take a stroll through the old Jewish quarter, or discover the vestiges preserved in its museums.
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The Jewish presence in Lorca probably dates back to the 13th century. At that time, they were part of the active life of the city, participating in its economic and political evolution, and living for a large part of them in the surroundings of Lorca Castle. Among them was José Rufo, who in the 15th century was in charge of the maintenance and defence of the castle. During this period of ...
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The Jewish presence in Calahorra dates from at least the 12th century, making it one of the oldest in Castile. They were involved in many economic activities, including real estate, trade and wine growing. Documents, some in Hebrew, attest to this. About 50 families lived in Calahorra at the beginning of the 13th century. By the end of that century, they numbered almost 500, representing ...
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The Jewish presence in Tui probably dates from the early Middle Ages. However, as municipal archives have been lost, the first written traces referring to this presence date from the 15th century. Some of them refer to orders made by a cathedral to Jewish goldsmiths, Abraan and Jago. The Jews practised a variety of activities, including medicine and trade. Regional conflicts and the growing ...
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