History of the Jews in El Salvador

The history of the Jews in El Salvador goes back to the 1500s, with the first Spanish conversos who practiced Judaism in secret. Jews have been recognized by the government in El Salvador since the early 19th century, starting with Sephardic Jews and continuing with the arrival of refugees from Europe during World War II. Today, El Salvador has a community of around 100 to 300 Jews, the majority established in San Salvador.

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History of the Jews in El Salvador

The history of the Jews in El Salvador goes back to the 1500s, with the first Spanish conversos who practiced Judaism in secret. Jews have been recognized by the government in El Salvador since the early 19th century, starting with Sephardic Jews and continuing with the arrival of refugees from Europe during World War II. Today, El Salvador has a community of around 100 to 300 Jews, the majority established in San Salvador.

Source: Wikipedia "History of the Jews in El Salvador" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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