In the Middle Ages, Spain and Portugal coerced many Jews to convert to Christianity. Conversos who secretly practiced Judaism, formerly called Marranos, now are called Bnai Anousim. Hundreds of their descendants studied Judaism and are returning to its faith. Israel is training 70 Bnai Anousim how to defend Israel’s reputation (http://www.israelnationalnews.com/ -- Arutz-7, 5/26).
Hundreds of converses in Peru are taking courses in Judaism and emigrating to Israel (Simon Romero, NY Times, 6/22, A8).
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