Published : 2024-12-31

The Jewish Diaspora in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Historical and Cultural Overview

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The term ‘Sepharad’ originates from Hebrew and denotes Spain. The designation ‘Sephardic’ refers to Jewish emigrants who established themselves on the Iberian Peninsula following the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Sephardic Jews maintained a presence there until the issuance of royal decrees in 1492, compelling them to either depart Spain or undergo conversion to Christianity. In the wake of this event, Spain experienced a loss, while other regions benefited. The Sephardim gradually arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina, predominantly residing in urban centres. The initial Sephardic Jews settled in Sarajevo circa 1566. Conversely, Ashkenazi Jews commenced settling in Bosnia from 1878 onwards, arriving from various territories within the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. This article aims to provide a historical and cultural survey of the Jewish community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, spanning from their arrival to the present day. The article’s comprehensive scope and thematic complexity is intended to serve as a catalyst for further investigation into this subject matter.

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Sephardim, Ashkenazim, Jews, Bosnia and Herzegovina, history, culture



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Buras-Marciniak, A. (2024). The Jewish Diaspora in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Historical and Cultural Overview. Jewish Studies. Almanac, 14, 9–29. https://doi.org/10.56583/sz.2560

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