Alhambra Decree

The Alhambra Decree, issued in 1492 by the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, ordered the expulsion of all Jews from Spain unless they converted to Christianity. This decree marked the culmination of centuries of growing anti-Jewish sentiment and was part of a broader effort to unify Spain under Christianity. Jews who chose to stay were often forced to abandon their faith and assimilate. The decree resulted in the displacement of a large Jewish population, significantly impacting Jewish culture and communities in Spain, and leading many to seek refuge in other countries.