Jews were expelled from Spain by a decree issued at the Alhambra.

In 1492, Spain issued the Alhambra Decree, expelling all Jews from the country. This moment marked a tragic culmination of years of religious discrimination and persecution. The decree gave Spanish Jews a stark choice: convert to Christianity or leave Spain within a few months. Facing this ultimatum, many Jews were forced to abandon their homes, businesses, and cultural heritage. This expulsion, known as the Spanish Inquisition, had a profound impact on the Jewish population, scattering them across Europe, North Africa, and the Americas. The decree signaled the end of the rich Jewish presence that had thrived in Spain for centuries, resulting in the loss of intellectual, economic, and artistic contributions made by the Jewish community. The Alhambra Decree stands as a reminder of the dark era of religious intolerance in Spain's history and the profound human rights violations suffered by the Jewish population. #AlhambraDecree #SpanishInquisition #ExpulsionofJews