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Crypto Jews in Iberia, the Spanish Inquisition, and Nation Building

One's identity frequently serves as a cornerstone for one's sense of belonging, often intertwined with their traditions and heritage. The case of Iberian Jews compelled to convert to Christianity, underscores their remarkable duality and resilience required to uphold their traditions and beliefs. These covert observances, deemed as Judaizing, were punishable by severe penalties, including execution by Inquisitional authorities in Spain and Portugal. The legacy of these Crypto-Jews persists in their descendants to this day.

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Truth First: The Legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools

Explore the hidden history of WWII’s ‘comfort women.’ Between 1931 and 1945, 50,000-200,000 girls and women endured sexual slavery under the Imperial Japanese military. Join experts Woohee Kim, Phyllis Kim, and Miki Dezaki as they shed light on this issue, discuss the significance of peace monuments and survivor stories, and debunk political rhetoric.

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