Jewish community in Spain

Spain: The first case of state antisemitism in the EU

What began as street-level hostility toward Jews has metastasized into the normalization of antisemitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric at the highest levels of government.

|ByELDAD BECK
Spanish socialists have now adopted the radical Left’s position that Israel itself is illegitimate
Protesters hold banners and wave Palestinian flags during a rally in support of the people from Gaza, in the Palestinian territories, in Barcelona on January 20, 2024.

Jewish community files complaint over Catalonia map identifying Jewish, Israeli-linked businesses

The project, called Barcelonaz, was launched by an unidentified group that describes itself as composed of “journalists, professors, and students.

|ByFRAIDY MOSER
THE SUMMIT of Mount Teide

Exploring the Canary Islands, from ancient lava landscapes to hidden Jewish echoes - review

The ship docked in Santa Cruz, a city painted in the faded palette of dreams: mustard yellows, sea blues, and sun-washed pinks. Every balcony seemed to lean forward in curiosity.

|ByYAAKOV MOR
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addresses the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, in May 2025.

Spanish Jewry leader: Sanchez government targeting Israel, Jews to deflect scandal

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Hispanic Jewish Foundation (HJF) president David Hatchwell Altaras tells 'Post' that the Spanish prime minister is using lawfare, smear campaigns to target his political opponents.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

Whither Catalonia?

The independence movement faces stiff opposition from Spain.

NOVEMBER 21, 2017ByJON IMMANUEL
Unistas at a Barcelona pro-union street rally on October 29

Catalans and Jews

Numbering between 10,000 and 15,000, Barcelona’s Jews are not of the same opinion when it comes to Catalan independence.

NOVEMBER 21, 2017ByRABBI STEPHEN BERKOWITZ
Several Jews were among those attending a unity march in Barcelona on October 29, with a sea of Spanish and Catalan flags in the background

Medieval Christians who embraced Judaism

They risked their lives to become Jews.

NOVEMBER 21, 2017ByELI KAVON
A painting by Moshe Maimon of a Passover Seder held by Marranos, or secret Jews, in Spain during the time of the Inquisition

President Rivlin in Madrid: 'Spain for us is one country'

President Rivlin and First Lady Nechama were guests of honor at a state dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid hosted by Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

NOVEMBER 7, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
President Reuven Rivlin delivers remarks at a state dinner in Madrid, Spain, November 6, 2017.