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The Jewish Story Season 2, Episode 5: The Merchant Queen
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34 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2018
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Podcast episode
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Gracia Mendes was the most powerful Jewish woman since Queen Esther. Defying princes and Popes she amassed a fortune, supporitng the poor, patronizing culture, and building an underground railroad to aid conversos escaping the clutches of the Inquisition. Here is … Read the rest
Released:
Mar 26, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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