Articles, research, and rich content on Portuguese Judaism — from the Roman period to the present day.
Our Knowledge Base
The Ligação Judaica por Portugal association publishes academic and popular articles on the history, genealogy, culture, and Sephardic-Jewish heritage. Articles are written in three languages: Hebrew, English, and Portuguese.
Areas of Writing
- History — Periods, personalities, communities, and key events
- Genealogy — Methods for tracing roots, reading ancient documents
- The Anusim — Culture of secrecy, preserved customs, and community documentation
- Language and Ladino — The language of Spanish Jewry — and more
- Citizenship Law — Analysis, interpretation, and case studies
- Archaeology — New findings illuminating Jewish life in Portugal
Featured Articles
The Anusim of Belmonte — 500 Years of Secrecy
The community of Belmonte in Portugal managed to preserve its Jewish identity for 500 years, in complete secrecy.
Sephardic Family Names — A Researcher’s Guide
How to identify a Sephardic family name, what its origins are, and how to use it for genealogical research and citizenship applications.
The Portuguese Inquisition — Data and Facts
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of Portuguese Inquisition records (1536–1821), including publicly accessible databases.
Portuguese Jews in Amsterdam — Eden in Exile
After the expulsion, thousands of Portuguese Jews arrived in Amsterdam, called the “Jerusalem of the North.”
Submit an Article
We invite researchers, students, and interested parties to submit articles for publication. Submit to: info@aljp.pt