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Oct 28, 2025, 12:21 AM

Sephardic Jews in Guatemala

As I told in an early entry: Neither am I a descendant of a Polish or Lebanese Jewish family, but of marranos, or as they used to call derogatorily all those judeoconverts who practiced their Judaism in secret due to...

Aug 16, 2025, 1:39 AM

Rabbi Marcus Melchior

Bearing someone's name is not just a nominal gesture: it is often a commitment to history and to a legacy that precedes us. In my case, I bear the name of Marcus Melchior, a Danish rabbi, a key figure...

Dec 24, 2024, 10:09 PM

Lev Tahor and Guatemala

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I've heard countless times about the conflict that the Lev Tahor cult is currently experiencing in Guatemala and in Latin America. One of the most outstanding matters has been the intervention of the authorities in the ultra-Orthodox sect. In the...

Oct 1, 2024, 4:50 AM

Where’s my Jewish Guatemalan self-identity?

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Throughout the ages, Jewish literature has been a reflection of the diaspora, resistance and the pursuit of an identity. In this immense and complex panorama, Guatemalan writer Eduardo Halfon stands out as a key figure, whose work not only...

Sep 13, 2024, 11:21 AM

Teenage Egocentrism and Antisemitism

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I'm a teenager, yes, I am. I exist in this peculiar phase, straddling the chaotic remnants of childhood and the daunting beginnings of adulthood. I know I'm not unique, but let's be real — this in-between stage can be...

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PoliSci student based in Guatemala, contributor to national and international press