The Journey of B'nai Anusim

The journey of B’nai Anusim spans almost 4000 years and virtually crosses the entire globe. The journey sails from the ancient land of Israel across the Mediterranean Sea to Spain with the trade adventures of the Phoenicians. In the first century, Spain and Portugal became a new homeland for numerous Jewish exiles. The Jewish community flourished and quickly became influential, shaping all facets of society. In time, they became the target of increased intolerance and persecution, leading to one of humanity’s darkest hours—the Spanish Inquisition. The anguish of this dark era fashioned a people who would become known as B’nai Anusim, a Hebrew term which means children of the forced ones. B'nai Anusim became the compelling force for the discovery and settlement of the Americas. Tragically, their saga has been mostly hidden or ignored. Join us as we discover the hidden story of the journey of B'nai Anusim.

The Journey

The journey of B'nai Anusim began with Abraham, the patriarchal father of the Jewish people. They sailed from Spain to the Americas with Christoper Columbus and became a major factor in the settlement and culture of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

The People

B’nai Anusim are the descendants of Jews who were forced to abandon their faith and heritage before and during the Spanish Inquisition. There are an estimated 100 million B’nai Anusim worldwide, with most living in the Americas.