This Day ... In Jewish History: This Day, August 6, In Jewish History

This Day ... In Jewish History: This Day, August 6, In Jewish History: "1825: Bolivia gains its independence from Spain. During the colonial period, the Jewish presence would have been made up of Marranos or Conversos some of whom worked in the silver mines and helped establish the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Evidence of Jewish presence may be seen in reports of settlers following “Jewish customs” including “lighting candles on Friday nights and sitting on the ground in mourning when a close relative dies.” A truly recognizable Jewish community appeared in the country in the early 1900’s with the arrival of Russian Jews.
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