Sefarad Mug

Sefarad is a Hebrew term that refers to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically Spain and Portugal. It is also used to describe the Jewish communities that lived in these regions during the Middle Ages and early modern period. The term is derived from the Hebrew word for Spain, which is Sepharad. Sefarad has a rich cultural and historical significance in Jewish history, as it was home to a vibrant Jewish community that produced important works of literature, philosophy, and science. The Jewish presence in Sefarad came to an end with the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492 and Portugal in 1497.