the jewish communities of medellín, colombia...4 the two jewish communities in the medellín area...
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The Jewish Communities of Medellín, Colombia
Rabbi Josh YuterCompiled from May 25-27
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Medellín Refers to the metro areaas well as the specific city just as “New York City” includes five boroughs, but “New York” generally means Manhattan.
Not surprisingly there is greater wealth and higher social class in Medellín proper than its neighbors, typically poorer as one goes north.
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The two Jewish communities in the Medellín areaare in Medellín and Bello.
The Medellín community is more affluent andestablished , being approximately 90 years old.
Bello is relatively new as we will discuss shortly.
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Community around for at least 90 years
Typically wealthy compared to rest of Colombia, income bracket 5-6 out of 6.
Mostly self-employed, factory owners, importers
Several Israelis – mixed reputation
Had several leaders over the years including Conservative rabbi.
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Coligio Theodoro Hertzl
$800 a month
Teaches Zionism, Jewish Holidays, Hebrew, etc.
Of 250 students, 30 are Jewish – school provides superior education.
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Pronounced “Bayjoe”
Population of 350,000 – 400,00
Income level 2-3 of 6.
Catholic and Evangelical Christian.
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Group of 300 Jews left Catholic community of 3,000
Possibly went Evangelical first
Carried love of Israel from Christian tradition
Possible crypto-Jewish heritage.
30 converted with Rabbi in Miami, waiting for rest.
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Community leader found Chilean Jew while on pilgrimage to Israel.
Possible history of Marranos / Jewish traditions already present in community.
Passionately following “Sephardi” tradition, learned through imitation.
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Copy Sephardic tradition – follows Yalkut Yosef
Strong commitment to Shabbat, Kashrut, Taharat mishpacha, and continuing education for themselves and children.
Strong desire to “be Jewish”, determine what Jews (Sephardim) do, and do that.
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Money for infrastructure (shul, mikvah, etc).
Guiding rabbi for conversions and continuing education.
Recognition as a legitimate community, national and international subject to politics.
Will continue even above are not met.
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Strong Conservative presence – impetus for re-conversions, despite controversies.
Bello community not-accepted by Jews of Medellín or Bogota.
Issues of social status/income level, public perceptions, possible religious insecurity.