1391 anti-Jewish Riots that lead to the the 1492 Expulsion

One hundred years before the Expulsion from Spain, the 1391 anti Jewish riots were the most widespread and today least known outbreaks of violence against Jews in medieval Europe. Jews had lived in Spain for over 1,000 years, predating the fall of the temple, a period regarded as one in which they enjoyedgreatestz freedom and success. So how did this violence become the precursor to the Spanish Inquisition and the Expulsion of 1492? Michael Schraere was recorded at Limmud Festival 2019. This episode was made possible with funding from National Lottery community Fund.