Not a day goes by that I do not remember the wisdom of Rabbi Byron L. Sherwin, z”l. Years ago, he taught a class titled “What is Judaism?” at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago. He referenced his then newly published book, Finding Faith in Meaning. He mentioned the extent of the challenges faced by those Iberian Conversos who had escaped into areas, i.e., Amsterdam, etc., where they could openly practice Judaism. He stated:

“Despite their sincere desire to return to the Jewish faith and the Jewish fold, [who had fled the Iberian Peninsula] had many obstacles to overcome. Though they had left Spain and Portugal behind, though many........

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