Expulsion of Jews

The expulsion of Jews refers to various historical events where Jewish communities were forcibly removed from their homes in different countries. Notable expulsions occurred in medieval Europe, such as the expulsion from England in 1290, Spain in 1492, and Portugal in 1497. These actions were often driven by religious intolerance, scapegoating, or economic factors. Expulsions led to significant suffering for Jewish people, loss of property, and the dispersal of communities, contributing to a long history of persecution and displacement that has shaped Jewish identity and history.