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Hidden Jewish Legacy of Antioquia, Colombia

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Created December 15, 2025

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Antioquia, Colombia carries a secret Jewish legacy hidden in plain sight.

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Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain in 1492 secretly settled here, disguising their

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traditions as Catholic practices. The famous Day of the Little Candles lighting up Colombia

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every December seventh might actually be Hanukkah in disguise. Surnames like Echeverri and Santamaria trace

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back to these hidden Jews. Traditional Antioquian houses feature courtyards with fountains and

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washing basins matching ancient Jewish customs. Even Christmas carols use the Hebrew word Adonay for God.

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Towns named Jerico, Betania and Canaan dot the region. The local dialect preserves Ladino

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words from Judeo-Spanish. These conversos shaped Antioquian identity while hiding their faith for

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