Exiles and Marranos
Great Controversies in Jewish History

In the Golden Age of Spain, the Jews enjoyed wealth, prominence, and peace, but by the 14th century, the Spanish exile turned into one of the bitterest in Jewish history. The Jews were given a terrible choice: convert to Christianity or lose everything - their homes, businesses, and comforts. While the Marranos chose to convert and remain in Spain, the Exiles left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The fate that befell each group bears a telling message about the deceptive solution of assimilation.