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| Abbreviation | FHJ |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2016 |
| Type | Charitable foundation |
| Headquarters | 110 Serrano St, Madrid, Spain |
Chairman | David Hatchwell |
Vice-Chairman | Javier Cremades |
Vice-Chairman | Pablo Kleinman |
| Website | https://www.fundacionhispanojudia.org/en |
The Hispanic-Jewish Foundation (Fundación Hispanojudía or FHJ in Spanish) is a Spanish charitable foundation established in 2016 by David Hatchwell and Alberto Ruiz Gallardón,[1] with headquarters in Madrid and branches in Argentina, Israel, Mexico, Panama and the United States.
History
[edit]The first Jews began to settle in the Iberian Peninsula, also known as Sefarad, nearly three thousand years ago. They settled in various cities, contributing their culture and knowledge, while absorbing the influences of the existing cultures. Their influence was profound in all areas of life, from medicine to commerce, and from literature to philosophy. This rich fusion today forms a fundamental part of Spain's identity. The Jews expelled during the 15th and 16th centuries are the ancestors of today's Sephardim. They embarked on a significant diaspora toward Portugal, the Netherlands, Turkey, the Balkans, and the Maghreb, from where a new Hispanic-Jewish migration later originated, heading to other destinations such as Ibero-America, the United States, the United Kingdom, and even China. They brought with them their prayers, songs, traditions, knowledge, and, above all, their values.
The Return to Spain
[edit]After an absence of more than four centuries, Jews began to resettle in Spanish territory in the second decade of the 20th century. Many of them spoke Judaeo-Spanish and came from towns and cities that came under Spanish sovereignty following the establishment of the Spanish Protectorate in Morocco in 1912.
On June 11, 2015, the Spanish Parliament approved a law to restore Spanish citizenship to the descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain in the 15th Century.[2]
This law allows the descendants of those expelled to regain Spanish citizenship without having to reside in Spain or giving up their present or original citizenship.
Activities
[edit]The founding objective of the FHJ is to shed light on the two thousand years of Jewish presence in Spain and to highlight the legacy of Hispanic-Jewish culture worldwide. Another important goal is to explore the history and culture of Jews in Latin America, even if their ancestors did not directly come from Spain. For example, in 2021-2022, the Hispanic-Jewish Foundation sponsored a series of events titled "500 Years of Jewish Presence in Mexico," which culminated in the Hispanic-Jewish Week in October 2022 in Monterrey and Mexico City.[3][4]
In December 2018, the FHJ organized, for the first time in 606 years, a Hebrew prayer at what was once the Great Synagogue of Toledo, which was later converted into a church and is currently still owned by the Catholic Church.[5]
In the United States, the Foundation has the support of the Hispanic Jewish Endowment. The Spanish Foundation and the American Endowment organized the presentation of the first Doña Gracia Award in New York City in May 2023 to the famous American shoe designer Stuart Weitzman.[6]
In September 2024, the FHJ and Texas A&M International University signed a bilateral agreement to enable research projects, as well as cultural and educational collaborations between both entities.[7]
On December 30, 2024, the FHJ announced the release of a documentary titled "The 2000 Spanish Jewish Children Kidnapped," produced in collaboration with the Portuguese Jewish community of Porto. The documentary will recount a shocking episode from 1493 involving the Spanish Jewish community that sought refuge in Portugal after their expulsion from Spain the previous year.[8]
The Hispanic-Jewish Museum
[edit]The main project of the FHJ is to build the Hispanic-Jewish Museum in Madrid, where the history of Jews in Spain and Latin America will be recovered through the Museum, a history that has largely remained unknown to the general public for many centuries.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "BOE-A-2017-9672 Resolución de 20 de febrero de 2017, de la Dirección General de los Registros y del Notariado, por la que se inscribe en el Registro de Fundaciones la Fundación Hispano Judía". www.boe.es. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ Jefatura del Estado (2015-06-25), Ley 12/2015, de 24 de junio, en materia de concesión de la nacionalidad española a los sefardíes originarios de España, pp. 52557–52564, retrieved 2025-01-01
- ^ Judío, Enlace (2022-10-12). "Del 20 al 24 de octubre, la Fundación Hispanojudía hará historia en Monterrey y CDMX". Enlace Judío (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ Jornada, La (2022-10-23). "CDMX conmemora 500 años de presencia judía con escultura "Viento"". La Jornada (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Tras 606 años, se volvió a rezar en hebreo en la que fuera la Sinagoga Mayor de Toledo". Periodista Digital (in Spanish). 2018-12-13. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Designer Stuart Weitzman receives award for education of Sephardi Jews". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "TAMIU Signs MOU with Fundación HispanoJudía to Promote Research, Educational, Cultural Collaboration". www.tamiu.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ Judío, Central de Noticias Diario (2024-12-30). ""Los 2,000 Niños Judíos Españoles Secuestrados" – Una Película Dedicada A Las Familias De Los Rehenes Del 7 De Octubre. - Diario Judío México" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ Staff, VozMedia (2023-06-08). "Madrid será la sede del proyecto estrella de la Fundación HispanoJudía: el Museo HispanoJudío". VOZ (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-01.