Benei Anusim is the Hebrew term for people whose ancestors were forcibly converted to Catholicism over five centuries ago, during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Historians have often referred to them by the derogatory term "Marranos." “There is a real awakening taking place among the Anousim, many of whom feel a strong and enduring connection to their Jewish heritage.

In the late 14th and 15th century, at the time of mass expulsions of Jews from Spain and Portugal, the Bnai Anousim remained behind, where they continued to preserve their Jewish identity and to practice the Jewish faith covertly. Ancient Faith Marranos come home / Gabi Newman New phenomenon sweeps Portugal: Descendants of Marranos rediscover their Jewish roots and the Jewish faith. One Porto community undergoes mass conversion Full story As a result, this unique phenomenon is still evident even today, even though the Inquisition invested enormous efforts over the centuries to eradicate it.

The Benei Anusim are re-discovering their identity as Jews. They are the awakening giant and are finally “bridging” to our Jewish heritage. They are the products who have survived of over 500 years of Inquisition “tortures, cruelty, and forced conversions”.

Benei Anusim are the result of many centuries, now awakening to our true identity and heritage, according to the prophet Obadiah (v20). We hope to functions as a “bridge” to bring this message of hope and survival of our people. We know what it is to feel the “hatred, prejudice and cruelty” of those who will proclaim that we are “not Jewish”. Jewish is the blood covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. This cannot be erased or altered because of people’s opinions. Jewish is in our blood because of inheritance and we ourselves cannot alter this, only awaken to its truth. The cruelty and unkindness shown to our awakening people by those who would “judge and measure our Jewishness” is the same spirit of those religious ones who killed the prophets when they did not like the message they brought from God. It is the same “religious spirit of fear” of those who killed our ancestors because they were “different”. Anusim are being awakened by Hashem at his pleasure and timing. They are being restored to their Hebrew Roots / Jewish Roots.

It is a great mitzva (deed) to help them to return to the Jewish people. To let go of their old master, and re-join the God of Israel.

The following videos do not represent fully what our vision is, but they have certain aspects that we agree, mainly that Jews should stay Jews.