| Crypto-Judaism | |
|---|---|
| Begins | 13th century |
| Ends | 18th century |
| Location(s) | Belmonte |
| Coordinates | Iberian Peninsula |
| Country | Portugal |
The history of the Jewish community in Belmonte, Portugal, dates back to the 13th century; the community was composed of Spanish and Portuguese Jews who kept their faith through crypto-Judaism.
The history of Belmonte's Jewish community is told at the Belmonte Jewish Museum, opened in 2005.[1]
As of 2008, the Jewish population of Belmonte numbers around 300.[2]
- ^ "Portugal town reopens renovated museum on crypto-Jews". Times of Israel. 2017-08-25.
- ^ Nolan, Rachel (2 January 2008). "After 500 Years in Hiding, Jews Bring Prosperity to Iberian Town". forward.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2009-02-17.