And to add, a growing problem among Mexicans i see, there is no such thing as a Jewish Christian, Its an out right lie. I live in the East Coast and it would bring me great joy to assist you in your search. What we thought and has been our heritage is really not especially since our daughter has this disease with no cure but a required enzyme replacement infused via portacath every two weeks which essentially keeps her bones alive. Gilberto Garza They would tell us that pork was very bad for you, so don’t eat it. You might want to ask Rabbi Luis Perez from Yuma, Az if he is Jewish. MAI AND INTERESTING IS THAT THEY CAN BE EASILY DEMASCARADAS TO ASK IF THEY SHOW PICTURES OF RARE BOOKS THAT WAS SEARCHED BIBLIOGRAPHY, AND STUDIED BY FLAVIO DE SA COHEN OF THESE LAST 20 YEARS, WHICH THEY HAVE NO, OBVIOUSLY, AND WHICH FLÁVIO ALL HAVE EITHER AS ORIGINAL COPIES OF DOCUMENTS, PAPERS AND OUTSIDE THE NOTES OR ORIGINAL DRAFT OUTLINES OF THE PUBLISHED TEXTS THAT ONLY THE TRUE AUTHOR HAS, OF COURSE. I stumbled upon the possibility of being Jew after I heard a former PLO testify of a vision he had of Jesus. We maybe cousins. alejandra , my father first name is santiago ,, These and many others are there for the taking, but no one is there to do the work for you, except you, its out there go get it. And yes, of course, people can convert to Judaism, but the traditional view is that someone who converts is just recognizing the original state of their soul and not changing anything. It kind of contradicts Sefardi…! I just started doing my genealogy 2 days ago.My grandmother on my mothers side is named Maria Villalobos Puentes. The reason I ask is simple, if it has to do with the fact that you are seeking answers within Judaism as your proper truth than frankly none of this is necessary. We are a small group that helps people find their way At the end of the day DNA say’s nothing but you HAD someone maybe a few people in your familys past that had Jewish ancestry thats it. I just took a DNA test which I have also uploaded to promethease which basically combines all scientific known work about each specific genes and explains them. My research began out of my curiosity to know my origins, to know what I am, and after researching a lot of different history books, research books of genealogy and early history of the new world, i am beginning to realize that most if not all of the early conquistadors, explorers, and families who came to the new world, they came escaping the terrible persecution that was ravaging Spain and Portugal. She will help you determine Your Jewishness. There is a literal plethera of information available, which is clear, concise and credible for those who wish to draw their own conclusions. We were brought up into Catholicism. Theodore, you mentioned “Aviña”? A ‘Strain’, if you will, that has not been, or at least to a lesser extent, polluted by the Babylonian & Khazarian influences…. De igual manera en Portugal existe el distrito de Vilarreal, y la existencia de orígenes portugueses en esa zona solamente se explica a través de la emigración sefardí detallada por el investigador. While respecting all in their search for their proper truth and concurring with Chana that she has expressed the Orthodox perspective regarding ones Jewishness quite clearly, it is important to remember that the Orthodox represent approximately 19 percent of all Jews. Hi, FIND OUT FAMILY FROM FATHER SIDE AND ASK QUESTIONS? Sephardic DNA isn’t studied as much as Ashkenazi either and they are related. Christian in regard to your latest post and your request for further info on the surname Lazaro here is what I found: I went to http://www.sephardim.com again and I went to section VI – Family Heraldry & Origins. They also listed the 10s of thousands of businesses taken away from Jews and their children. Or is it upsetting to you because somewhere deep inside you, you actually believe it has the potential to actually change a Jew into a Mormon? Her name Sabina Lopez de Gil. Are your De Luna ancestors from Zaragosa, Coahuila, Mexico? All of a sudden when I turned 15 we traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico from El Paso to meet my mothers family after the third day of them spending time with us my father was allowed to come n visit. Now that we have got your 99% sureness out of the way, because of some of the last names, with the geography mentioned researching this using correct methodology Im sure you can turn up some information that at least would indicate the possibility of you being of Crypto Jewish background. Different DNA tests can give different results. What kind of statement is “I look Jewish”. When I was about 17 years old I became interested in our origins and as well I also began to study Judaism. I am a christian who has studied Jewish Roots of Christianity for 20 years. 5. There are different levels of testing, remember to take the time to to read the faqs on their website and to understand the science behind the testing, for ex: females and males carry different genetic info. Back then, this port was the main port of entry for many new immigrants to Mexico. Where would I find list of Sephardic surnames particularly those that came to north America? First of all, Jews from Israel had no surnames, strictly as mentioned in the paragraph above. So there could be a mix of any and all of these. but to our surprise she is Ashkenazi Jewish. For example, were they from a region or place with a documented Jewish presence? [ SEPAHARDIC ISRAELI GAMBOA ] JEWS OF THE SOUTH WEST ., SEPHARDIC JEWISH NAMES… ETC. Yes I’ve read about Jewish people leaving persecution in Spain , and later the Philippines being used as a penal colony by Spain. What are the other resources one can utilize to assist them w/finding ones roots? I have no known relatives in Guanajuato, although San Luis Potosi is close by!!! hi my moms last name is valencia as well but they are a wealthy fam that came from spain it was 3 brothers. Enter a word (or two) above and you'll get back a bunch of portmanteaux Do you know what year your grandfather was born. I don’t remember the rest of my siblings names, b/c I was only 4 or 5 when I was given away. Jewish roots will be found in your soul. My husband and I live in Israel and we are curious to know about any people in cd. He was born in 1886. Hola unica hija, I have no idea if people immigrated from Cotija de la paz but my husband’s family is directly related to Guizar y Valencia and also from that town, that family is 100 percent jewish, they converted to christianity only to avoid prosecution but either became priests or married within the family to retain the bloodline. If you desire to come back to the “family”, you will be welcomed with open arms. Moshe Peretz in Google or KMD (Kosher Maguen David) in Mexico. Many of the anusim who never lost their Jewish heritage came out 40 – 70 years ago. If my people were Jewish and conversos during the Inquisition do I remain under the Jewish Covenant after all these generations? Do you know how I can contact Rabbi Peretz? 3. I have traced this line back through Chihuahua, Durango, and Jalisco. My grandmother is of blue eyes and fair skin. This allowed any unique markers that did develop to remain confined to their group.” She actually passed away when her son (my dad) was about 3/4 years old. It got its start with a series of articles and a book by the NM State Historian, Stan Hordes, who depended on some pretty stereotyped rumors (“They are good with money, they don’t like pork” etc) and outright fabulations to concoct this thesis. I have seen advertised a few books very well documented on Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, but nothing about Zamora, Michoacan. Damiana Diaz. My reasons for the research are simply because I am interested and I want to know about my ancestors and where they came from etc… It was but only a few years ago, when I had an epiphany…and I haven’t been able to answer my questions. Can you pls help me on my search of my encestors Origen everything I read it dates from my great grand fathers immigration card with Jewish comming thru Veracruz as my last name is not Arabic but believe to be not properly translated… Since I was a teenager I had an urge to find the meaning and Origen of my encestry and my last name does not make any sence as I was told my encestors came thru Veracruz late 1800s thru early 1900 . Generally, Sephardic surname that are derived from nature: plants, trees, animals, vegetables, fruits, etc. Hi Ron, The third wave of major pogroms happened during the ‘Bolshevik’ revolution, followed by the Red Army’s victory and resulting Soviet takeover. I really enjoy your article. After residing in Mexico for quite some time (I’m guessing) they decided to continue to Peru. I can’t seem to find out much at this early point. President Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez (1930’s-40’s), among other seriously ‘questionable’ actions, denied the entry of 50 potential Jewish immigrants to El Salvador (July 1939)… I know it’s been a couple of years. 1. Before my Mother passed away in 2005 we discussed the fact that she thought the Pelayo name of our familia was from Galicia, Spain. Thank you for responding, and yes now I do realize that I was too quick and eager to jump to conclusions. It is a patriarchal surname and one meant to show that patriarchal lineage. These are the same people that use this information to form posthumous baptisms on Jews, as well as anusim. 12. My grandmother’s family was from Spain with Sephardic family names but originally they migrated to Spain from Belgium in the medieval times. In the first place, there is no Sephardic dna. old. and he loves each and every one of us. Falcon Dam in the lower Rio Grande Valley was named after our illustrious ancestor and various towns in Texas were settled by this family. They left under mysterious circumstances and we can only go back to about 1823 via Catholic records. Julian Figueroa. Amongst available resources are Church and pubic records, the Univerisity of Arizona (which has extensive Sonorean records available online as well as the small Jewish (former anusim) community in Hermosillo. I think this is the base of your family as it is mine. Is from spain they settle around diffrent parts of mx. I believe it all comes back anyway and blood calls blood! I am very interested in finding our heritage which I believe are Jewish-Sephardic. My maiden name is Ortiz, I love Israel , always have. In spain is where he met my great grandmother whom is french and spanish. Dr. Mario Espinoza, a Mexicali obstetrician-gynecologist, spoke about his certainty that he’s descended from Jews forcibly converted to Christianity centuries ago. Thank you again! Thank you for writing this. By the way, some of the other Sephardic surnames that are also Jewish in origin are: Pereira, Oliveira, Perez, Rodrigues/z, Henriques, Nunes/z, Cardoso/Cardozo, Lima, Pinto, Tavares, Aguilar, etc., etc. I just found my mother’s maiden name, Padron on sephardim.com as well as my grandmoter’s maiden name, Zapata…I don’t have the slightest clue on where to start a search to see whether I actually have Jewish ancestors or not…This is something I’m very interested in finding out…Do any of you know anything about these surnames? Unsure of the others’ names. For those who came north via Texas, there are many such records at the University of Texas. I just don’t know what to think. I agree with the statement that the German/Austrian officials had it all wrong before and during WWII…kidnapping,stealing from, and murdering approx. Txs, Indigenous? His father was Miguel and mother was Aurelia Ontiveros. His Father is YHWH or Jehovah but that is something you already knew. Before that, I did not know and did not hear in my family anything about Judaism. The suffix ez in Spanish (es in Portuguese) means Son of. IS MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT -GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER ANTONIO MICHELENA WHO MARRIED RAFAELA LOPEZ RUIZ, THE PARENTS OF REGINA MICHELENA WHO MARRIED JOSE ROJAS AND RUFINA MICHELENA WHO MARRIED JOSE SANTOS.. THEIR GRAND KIDS ARE FRANCISCO DOLORES ROJAS AND PASCULA SANTOS RUIZ . So your surname literally means – My G-d, G-d. One thing my mom says my gramma always mysteriously kept in her home in Puebla was an old book of the “Spanish inquisition”. Thus we must ask ourselves, are we really of jewish descent or was that the name of the spaniards who gave us these names. Tienes algun citio donde pueda contactarte? I can’t seem to get back any farther than the 4th generation and would love to hire a genealogist to do the work in Monterrey. If they find proof of a Jewish ancestry, then the question would be appropriate. Names. This message is for Leslie Ortiz who replied to my post. It’s best to go to the source when wanting to find out more about an issue related to a religion (not trying to get into religious debate here either…just pointing people in the right direction). My mom and two female relatives had told me that my maternal grandmother’s mother descended from Sephardic Portuguese Jews who fled to Spain first before arriving to the Americas and were converted into Catholicism during the Inquisition period. Granados? If both end up being carriers they are advised not to marry because of Gaucher’s. My maternal maternal grandparents were from Zacatecas and this is where I got my tics, sweeping to center of room, stories of hidden candle lighting, covering of mirrors, when someone passed. Saludos a todos! Anyways, I’m looking for answers and a lead. Most people I’ve spoken with about this, get started out of curiosity. My Dad has French Basque roots and I believe Gallegos is in the mix. and my Maternal grandparents are from Coahuila,Mex. If this makes any difference her family has lived in the South Texas region for many generations. ~~Sinceramente, Sapo Cordero. Do you keep it as a family history? HE WAS VERY WEALTHY AND LARGE ORCHARDS OF PEARS. Further research on my paternal Hernandez side shows that I have direct line relatives going into San Felipe Guanajuato. It wasn’t until 2 years ago while attending a Messianic Synagogue that a lady told me that I have Jewish ancestors and started quizzing me about my grandparents, of which I knew little and still know little about. There are 6 primary Messiah ben David criteria, all of which are emperically verifiable, faith Along that route many wound up settling in towns and set up their small businesses. When I started studying Mexican history, I was surprised at how many of the early colonial leaders were “conversos”… Spanish Jews (or their children) who had to convert or leave Spain after Isabel’s conquest of Granada in January 1492. My grandfather just told my dad we were Spanish Mexican American Jews. My fraternal grandparents were from Coahuila,Mex. Then my Mother became angry punched my father in the arm n told him to shut up. His birth records do not exist in Mexican church records except for his death because he died in Tlalcosahua. I want to track my “y” Chromosome.. The Jews mixed with the natives which is where Mexican comes from (mixed nationality) Study the last names and orgin of those names and you will have a better understanding. A A's AMD AMD's AOL AOL's AWS AWS's Aachen Aachen's Aaliyah Aaliyah's Aaron Aaron's Abbas Abbas's Abbasid Abbasid's Abbott Abbott's Abby Abby's Abdul Abdul's Abe … But they were killed by Apaches in the 1850s. created by jamming together words that are conceptually related to your inputs. Also searching for my Grandmother’s married name of Salamanes, I find many names in PI but not really in Mexico? It is written that Marcos Alonso de la Garza Falcon married sometime during the end of the 1500’s with Juana Treviño and later married for the second time to Catalina Martinez Guajardo. The all too typical problems of being Jewish in Mexico’s past do not really explain – to me – the complete absence of Judaism in Juarez today. For example if a person is not interested in Judaism but just ancestry itself, there is nothing wrong in following that principle as well. Hello everyone, I am doing extensive research on my genealogy. Who knows, maybe I will find a Jewish heritage, as well! My OB-GYN asked about my Jewish relatives and one of my close friends who is Jewish welcomed me to the tribe. I can be reached at my Community email address: Although I am an Ashkenazi Jew whose family never had to hide their identity, it fills me with great pride, joy, and respect to see so many fellow human beings rediscovering their Jewish heritage, which, unfortunately, had to be hidden for centuries. My mother’s oldest sister was named: Eva. Que pasa? SHE AND GREGORIO ARRIAGA , HIJO DEL HACIENDADO EN PASQUARO FAIL IN LOVE AND JUANA LEFT WITH GREGORIO AND HER 2 SONS TO CHAPALA, JALSICO AROUND 1810. I agree about spanish jews because im one. Something to keep in mind. Great-grandmother’s maiden name was Farias Leyva (the latter, being her mother’s maiden name). In addition to that, many lenders to the Crusades were encouraged to come to European countries to follow their customers and collect on their debts from a shorter distance, where their debtors would sometimes rebel and create anti-semitic feelings and consequences. He used the Hebrew word anousim (constrained people or forceably converted) rather than Marranos, which means “swine.”. My husband family back up to 2 generations late 1800s came from Yahualica, Mexico. HIJOS CONCIERON MUJERES EN SONORA, SINALOA,NAYARIT, ACAPULCO,PUERTO VALLARTA, GUANAJUATO,VERA CRUZ,OAXACA. I’m not sure that this is the side of the family with the Jewish DNA. I know where my people come from. Learning Jewish history and rabbinical interpretations will be of great benefit. If I can be of further help please let me know. “Gish Gallop” is what you are trying to do to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with regard to the ordinance of baptism by proxy for the dead. Tomothy Lopez, `from where is your lopez family? 175 Likes, 12 Comments - KatherineAnn (@rin_in_nature) on Instagram: “ESF class of 2020 I just graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a…” Last names are Tarin,viscarra,andasola. You should view this website and you will find a lot of info that will help you in your search. My lopez family has been in Chapala, jalisco for at least 300 years. Does the name Sefarino Herrera reply to Jewish a decent? Don julian valencia salvador valencia guillermo valencia they all came in boat, Daniel Lopez My grandfather was Constancio Lopez great grandfather Geronimo Lopez great grandmother Felipe Garcia Maciel.My grandmother was Isabel Mendoza ner parents Tomas and Bartola I see that both of these surname are common for Jews from Michoacan. Kristopher. still remember some of the things my grandmother told me. You drew a conclusión and supported it by facts that are not factual, beliefs possibly but certainly not facts.. Again, I have no problem with your beliefs and hopefully you dont with mine. M.A. Point taken about my “stereotypical Jewish facial features and curly hair” statement being more pertinent to stereotypes of ‘Ashkenazi’ Jews…I had purposefully punctuated it: ‘stereotypical’ to downplay its relevance. I opted in for your RSS feed as well. He did not believe in the catholic church. Ramirez possibly more of native from Mexico. He used the Hebrew word anousim (constrained people or forceably converted) rather than Marranos, which means “swine.”. run about 600 pesos (35 US$) a month, and donations are gratefully accepted. Would you please inform us what your Jewish looking Grandfather looks like? Please advise. But was raised catholic. correction of phone for roberto becerra lopez is 805- 636-5938 and 805-965-3152 in santa bar bara,ca and valinda, ca. IS THERE ANYONE WITH THE LAST NAME DOLORES FROM THE CHAPALA AREA OF JALISCO. When can I find out more? May the L-rd deal with me, be it ever so severly, if anything but death separates you and me.” Remember that Moabites worshipped idols, Ruth turned away from her idol worship and became a part of Israel, she worshipped the one true G-d. An example would be Reuben ben Issac (Reuben son of Issac). Finally did my DNA waiting for results. Carol R. just finished reading the book “MY 15 Grandmothers”, by Genie Milgrom. Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), posted on New American Media, 16-March-2007, ← Bush– annoying the locals in the Yucatan, SURPRISE! I checked a name list and most of my father’s family surnames are on the list . Is it possible to track it all the way to Spain?? I took a DNA test and im 20% Sephardic jew. Surnames vega and a variant of mezquitti were listed. Hello Joel Jacquez, It is in reality a nice and helpful piece of information. Juarez and lived between the two cities (El Paso) until the age the 10. James, Your grandmother is right. Honestly I don’t know much and yet I may know more than others who are also doing genealogy. Hello, Here are some other great resources – Why Jews Know Jesus was a false messiah – http://messiahtruth.yuku.com/topic/467/Why-Jews-Know-Jesus-was-a-false-messiah#.Ubol_MoQmSo And – Jews do not accept Jsus as the messiah because: – http://www.aish.com/jw/s/48892792.html. Both of my parents are from Teocaltiche Jalisco, in Los Altos. Would it be appropriate to possibly communicate and collaborate… tips, hints, resources? For example, reading your family background, I would strongly suggest that you utilize the New Mexico State Historical Department and all the good research they have compiled, while also telling you that the Arizona State Historical Department will probably not be as good of resource for you in you search. I just found out my great-grandfather, Julian Quesada was born in Zacatecas. day for the reason that it gives quality contents, thanks. Well said Devora, HaShem is regathering His people to Himself; and if it is His will, nothing is impossible for Him. Even though I was aware of this policy, there were probably others who were not. Most mexicans have Spanish ancestors in different extent; some have more, some have less; even the so-called indians (they are not pure, or they are a tiny minority) have traces of mestizage that occurred centuries ago. Mexicali, Mx. I looked up this name, and it turns out that there was a Sephardic family with this surname in Texas, back at the turn of the century (19th to 20th). He may have already been mixed with the Spanish, I don’t know but I do know that the last name Lope is Jewish and was changed to Lopez for hiding purposes. In the end…we all come together if we take the time to know and love one another, of that I am certain. My grandfather’s name was Hilario Ligo (Li Gao) y Valencia. 11. 5. My family is among the first Spanish families that have settled there. Any luck with your research? 14. The inquisitors were not Mexican. Ethnic background: Spanish-Baque/Jew. All played classical instruments. Have you ever studied carefully how the jewish people that you call “royal” got to be in the kingdoms? Again,thanks for the heads up on the official LDS position on this theme. go to the following links. Thank you so much for this enlightening article. She made capirotada. 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