Sephardic
Doubts about changes in the regulation of Portuguese nationality for Sephardim
Deadlines, validity, certificates, CIL, CIP... We have selected some of the main doubts about the recent changes in the regulation.
Note of clarification: Portuguese nationality by the Sephardim
If the text amending the regulation has not undergone major changes, there will be a standardization of the certification process, which will bring more clarity and transparency.
Portuguese nationality for descendants of Sephardic Jews
Portuguese law grants Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, to those who prove Sephardic ancestry.
5 best countries to live in Europe
In this text we are going to present the best countries to live in Europe. There are several options, each with its own peculiarities.
Portuguese citizenship by the Sephardim and the genealogical study
Sites such as Family Search and MyHeritage may make searching easier, but they do not guarantee the veracity of all data.
Descendants of the Sefardíes: how to get the European passport
As a form of historical reparation, Portuguese legislation stipulates to grant nationality by naturalization to descendants of Sephardic Jews.
White Castle
It is believed that, for a long period, since the 13th century, the surname was linked to tradition and nobility.
Branca Dias, a story of resistance and faith
The trajectory of the Portuguese Branca Dias inspired books, plays, films, comic books and documentaries.
Paula Leite Barros' family
The history of Paula Leite de Barros' family in Brazil begins with Pedro Vaz de Barros, a New Christian from Lisbon who migrated to Brazil at the end of the 16th century.
Luciano Dias Cardoso Vargas: Abraham of Jaguaribe
Luciano Dias Cardoso Vargas, known as Abraão do Jaguaribe, has his Sephardic connection through the New Christian Dinis Bravo.
Nogueira da Gama family
The Nogueira da Gama are descendants of a large and prominent family that, in colonial times in Brazil, received honors and titles of nobility.
Joaquina do Pompéu and her Sephardic descent in Minas Gerais
In addition to being a farmer and a businesswoman, Dona Joaquina de Pompéu is the matriarch of thousands of Sephardic descendants who are entitled to Portuguese citizenship.
3 tips to begin your search for a Sephardic ancestor
More and more people have turned to genealogical research to document ties to Jewish ancestors in order to secure approval of the process.
Sephardic descent in Minas Gerais
These descendants saw in the region's development an opportunity to settle down and develop their economic activities.
5 common mistakes when designing a genealogical study
The process begins with a genealogical study that aims to prove the parental connection with some Sephardic Jew.
“Ten days of thousands of Sephardic Argentineans could gain access to Portuguese nationality”
In Argentina it is estimated that there are more than 50 thousand people who can access this benefit.
Myths about Portuguese citizenship through the Sephardic way
Portuguese citizenship through the Sephardic way is one of those topics that arouse curiosity, but also a lot of mistrust and misinformation.
Teixeira Family
The first members of the Teixeira family arrived in Brazil at the end of the 18th century in different places.
5 types of important documents to prove the Sephardic bond
There are a number of important historical documents to prove Sephardic descent that are available for research.
Family Medeiros
Many believe that the Medeiros brothers fled to Brazil due to the persecution imposed by the Inquisition.
The Bicudos, members of the Portuguese court
The history of the Bicudo family begins on the beautiful São Miguel Island, the largest in the Azores archipelago, Portugal.
Know where to start your genealogical study
Read this post carefully and at the end of the reading you can start your study immediately.
Dantas Corrêa, the conquest of the Northeast
The descendants of this family branch add up to thousands of people living in the region of Seridó, Rio Grande do Norte and Paraíba.
The Linhares, from the Portuguese mountains to the northeastern heat
The first inhabitants of the Serra da Estrela region, in the upper Minho, in Portugal, gave rise to this Sephardic family.
Resende Costa Family, the inconfidentes
The Resende Costa family recorded its name in the history of Brazil, especially after the participation of some of its members in Inconfidência Mineira.
Israeli Community of Lisbon launches new procedures
CIL started to make a new system available on its website for filling out an online form to submit the entire process.
The Inquisition and the persecution of the Sephardim: a moving summary
Created in the Middle Ages, in the 13th century, the Inquisition was an institution composed of several courts run by the Catholic Church.
Find out how to find documents for your grandparents and great-grandparents
Here we have prepared some guidelines on the most important documents of your grandparents and great-grandparents and where you can find them.
Leão family, Sephardic people spread throughout Brazil
Studies show that descendants of one of the branches of the family spread across southeastern Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Portuguese nationality for minor children of Sephardic descendants
This type of naturalization serves children who are minors, whose father or mother has become Portuguese after their birth.
Aspects of the proposed amendment to the “Law of Nationality through the Sephardic way”
A proposal to change the so-called “Portuguese Nationality Law by the Sephardic way” was recently made public
The revival of genealogy and its new horizons
The ease of access to the collections thanks to digitalization allowed anyone to search the origins of the families.
Why more and more Brazilians seek Portuguese citizenship through the Sephardic way
From the dream of migrating to the desire to study and work in the European Union, thousands of Brazilians have discovered that they are descendants of Sephardic people.
The Fernandes, born in the Douro
The Fernandes Family, from Rio Grande do Norte, was one of those that already managed to prove Sephardic descent.
5 tips for choosing a consultancy to take care of Portuguese citizenship
We have selected 5 tips that will help in your decision to hire a consultancy to take care of your Portuguese citizenship process.
Why hire a genealogical study?
The starting point for Portuguese citizenship through the Sephardic way is the genealogical study. It is through this study that the genealogist identifies the Sephardic ancestor.
4 common mistakes in Portuguese citizenship processes at CIL
This process can be rejected by the institution. Knowing this, we have listed some of the most common mistakes at this stage.
Step by step to find your Sephardic ancestor: the Torre do Tombo archive
The Torre do Tombo archive is one of the main ways to elaborate your genealogy and to find your Sephardic ancestor.
CIL announces changes to Sephardic process protocol
The most important change will be in the way of sending the documents, which will now be 100% digital, through the official email of the entity.
Martins Castro visits the Israeli Community of Lisbon this Monday (21)
Due to the waiting time for these analyzes, it can be seen that the volume of orders has grown recently.