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The Hidden Jews of Belmonte: A Faith Preserved in Secret

For almost five centuries, the Jewish families of Belmonte protected their faith behind closed doors. Forced to appear Christian, they preserved prayers, rituals, and identity in secrecy, passing them from one generation to the next. Their survival is one of the most extraordinary chapters of Portugal’s Jewish history.