historical novel
Zahara and the Lost Books of Light, with Joyce Yarrow
8 Adar I 5782 (08/02/2022) | Raquel CornagoENGLISH CORNER, CON LINDA JIMÉNEZ – This week’s trivia question: What is the meaning of the word “zahara”?
Joyce Yarrow was born in the Bronx and now lives in Seattle. She has worked as a screenwriter, singer-songwriter, … Leer más
The Novelized Life of Alfonso de Zamora: An Illustrious Crypto-Jew at the Service of the Church
9 Iyyar 5781 (20/04/2021) | Raquel CornagoENGLISH CORNER, CON LINDA JIMÉNEZ – This week’s trivia question: Which university was the first one in Spain to offer a specific program of studies for women?
Alfonso de Zamora was born in 1474. A graduate … Leer más
Edith Scott Saavedra: The Lamps of Albarracín
2 Shevat 5779 (08/01/2019) | Raquel CornagoENGLISH CORNER, CON LINDA JIMÉNEZ – This week’s trivia question: Why did many Jews in the Aragon region of Spain convert to Christianity voluntarily, even before the Inquisition was a threat?
Edith Scott Saavedra earned a … Leer más
Genie Milgrom: Pyre to Fire
25 Tevet 5779 (01/01/2019) | Raquel CornagoENGLISH CORNER, CON LINDA JIMÉNEZ – This week’s trivia question: What are some symbols that conversos etched on their houses as a way of communicating with other Crypto-Jews?
Genie Milgrom was born in Havana, Cuba, into … Leer más