Guardians of Hidden Traditions is a historical novel narrating the experiences of generation after generation of crypto-Jews, beginning in Spain in the late 1300's and ending in New Mexico in the early 1800's. It tells the stories of mothers, daughters, and their families as they hide from the Inquisition and migrate to new lands seeking freedom and peace. Isabelle Medina-Sandoval draws from stories and research about her own family to create this novel. The story is built around a real core of events, and she includes historically rich details about the lifestyles of the various time periods. "Guardians of Hidden Traditions is a fascinating and moving story of a people that held on to deep traditions and culture through tremendous trials and tribulation. Dr. Medina Sandoval has woven into this work the beautiful story of our ancestors. The work provides a deep sense of belonging for a group that survived in the hearts and minds of individuals with deep faith in something omnipotent. This work is something that we as a people need to pass on to our young people in our educational systems. The culture and traditions portrayed in this work is really part of our Land of Enchantment. The Rosa de Castilla and the many traditions are part of New Mexico and its people." --Dr. John Mondragon, Professor, University of New Mexico

Guardians of Hidden Traditions (Western Sephardic Traditions)

History

Medina-Sandoval, Isabelle

Americas

Gaon Web

<p>Teacher's Guide Guardians of Hidden Traditions is a guide for the teaching of the historical novel, Guardians of Hidden Traditions. It covers four major historical periods, beginning in Spain (1391-1572), Mxico, Nueva Espaa (1576-1598), Oate New Mexico (1598-1680), De Vargas New Mexico (1692-1810). The Guide gives projects for reading, writing, oral presentations, and activities. It includes an extensive glossary of related Spanish terms and a thorough list of historical characters.</p>

Teacher's Guide Guardians of Hidden Traditions

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Gaon Books

Hidden Shabbat is an epic story of the women and families who kept alive their Jewish identity in the mountains of New Mexico for centuries when it was illegal at first and later socially unacceptable to be Jewish. Drawing from accounts in her own family Medina Sandoval recreates the lives that her ancestors lived. Her passion for her heritage is unmatched in New Mexico literature. Hidden Shabbat is a sequel to her earlier historical novel, Guardians of Hidden Traditions (2009), which was a finalist for Best Book in the New Mexico Book Awards. This book is a masterpiece of scholarship and literature. Isabelle Medina Sandoval skillfully threads the untold cabalistic histories of several generations with the artistry of storytelling to reveal the secret Jewish-Hispanic tapestry that is rightfully part of New Mexico history. Her passionate writing captures the past and present-day Crypto-Jewish struggle with anguish, pride, and secrecy. In the end, Sandoval shares the vulnerability as well as courage of the present, and the optimism that the cabalistic light will shine brighter in the future. Daniel Díaz-Huerta, Executive Director New Mexico Center for Crypto-Judaic Studies & Culture

Hidden Shabbat: The Secret Lives of Crypto-Jews

Literature & Fiction

Literary

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