The Jews of Gibraltar before the Treaty of Utrecht and the Developement of the Jewish Community since
Cuadernos de Gibraltar/Gibraltar Reports
Issue #2 (2016-2017)
The Jews of Gibraltar before the Treaty of Utrecht and the Developement of the Jewish Community since
Tito BENADY
Abstract: the British occupation of Gibraltar in 1704 brought in Jewish merchants from Tetuan to supply the fresh food required by the garrison. Although expelled under the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht, bad relations with Spain led to them being readmitted to bring in much-needed supplies from Morocco. They formed a large minority in the new civilian population established in Gibraltar in the 18th century and were very influential in the development of Gibraltarian society. Today the Jewish community of Gibraltar has chosen not to participate fully in Gibraltarian society in order to protect the purity of its religious practises.
Keywords: Gibraltar, Jews, Morocco, Treaty of Utrecht, Sephardi, mixed marriages, civil society, synagogues.
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Cuadernos de Gibraltar – Gibraltar Reports
ISSN 2444-7382
Editor: Área de Derecho Internacional Público y Relaciones Internacionales de la Universidad de Cádiz