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Spain's parliament approves citizenship for descendents of expelled Jews
Maya Mahler
Published: 11.06.15, 19:31
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1. Do Jews really want to stay in Spain and rebuild the past
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!!   (06.11.15)
instead of going to Israel where Israel's building the Jewish future? Know where I'd go if I could and, it wouldn't be spain. Hope these Jews feel the same way. BTW, ask yourself, why does Spain want the Jews back? Brain power? Did a a particular spaniard read the blessings and cursing's? The failing spanish economy? Just doesn't smell kosher to me. BUILD ISRAEL!!! Spain can fend for herself.
2. If Spain wanted Sephardim backthey wouldnt make such onerous
Alan ,   SA   (06.11.15)
ans crazy terms and conditions Its a joke to be expected to do such detailed forms and give proof. They will ask for boarding pass on sail ing ship that took them to Holland or other destinations that time My wife is a Sephard-she just laughs at this joke
3. Any desire to reside in Socialist Spain?
Cameron ,   USA   (06.11.15)
What has been the rate of those applying?
4. Why....
Walt K ,   Sherbrooke, Canada   (06.11.15)
do they grant the same to the muslims they kicked out of Spain during the same times ? LOL !
5. @4 Muslims get Palestine.
Israela ,   Israel   (06.12.15)
Spain recognized it in the fall of 2014 and then as a consolation prize gave us this ridiculous citizenship "gift" package. Basically no they are not granting citizenship return to Moslems who were also exiled in 1492.
6. Spain Making honorary Citizenship to Jews
Arnold Shuchat ,   Richmond, Canada   (06.13.15)
517 years after the expulsion of 1492 by Queen Isabella; after her departure and head taxes on expelled Jews, Spain has finally gotten around to permitting citizenship to descendants of those expelled. My my! Please tell me that it's no coincidence that the country is bankrupt just around now! I see those taking up the offer will have to have a working capability of Spanish... great idea.... but to assuage all skepticism that re-entry to Jews might have a financial element to this desperate state, will the government be offering a 517 year tax holiday as well?
7. in the gregorian year its 2015... not 1492
Joyce   (06.13.15)
actually jews and Israelis follow Fc Barcelona football team through fb fans clubs or twitter... Spanish clothing is very fashionable! Zara is expanding to Hawaii with first store at a beautiful Shopping Mall Center in Hononulu! ....Also Mango clothing is amazing! The owners are two jewish spanish brothers, Isak & Nahman Andic, A little bit Turkey but originally sefaradim. i hope this amazing spanish companies build a amazing and beautiful Shopping Mall in the Gush Etzion Settlements of Israel. All Israel settlements, towns and cities of Israel are great! Cheers and blessings
8. Cant wait for my papers for Spanish Citizenship
Senor Cohen-Getztuft ,   UK   (06.14.15)
9. I don't want your "pinche" citizenship
carlos ,   San Diego CA   (06.14.15)
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