Jamaican Jews Granted Equality, 1831

Posted by Jewish Original | Nov 16, 2023 | 2020 Posts, All Posts, North American Jewry | 0

On This Day in Jewish History: December 19, 1831

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJADNiMLGfM/

#onthisday, 1831, Jamaican Jews (who had first arrived in the 1500’s escaping the Inquisition) are granted equality by the governing British colonial body who controlled the island nation at this time.

swipe for more

✍: @madelynilana

Source: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jamaica-virtual-jewish-history-tour

#jewish #history #jewishhistory #onthisday #otdjh #jamaica #jamaicanjews #equality #spain #portugal #inquisition #england #caribbean #caribbeanjews #cryptojews #bneianusim #israel #zionism #otd

About The Author

Jewish Original

Jewish Original Media, your go-to source for enriching Jewish content. Dive into the depths of our history with @onthisdayinjewishistory, where each day brings a new story from our rich heritage. Tune in to @two.tall.jewshow for insightful discussions and podcasts that connect you with the contemporary Jewish world. Empowered by @wjcnextgen, we're dedicated to bringing you diverse and engaging Jewish narratives. Join our community at jewishoriginal.com/join and be part of a journey that celebrates Jewish culture, history, and identity.