The Jew Who Grew Up in Church: An Inquisition Debate

This is the true story of Philippe Denise, a Portuguese Jew forced to convert to Christianity at age five, who lived his entire life hiding his Jewish identity. When he attempted to reconnect with Judaism in Venice, he was immediately arrested by the Inquisition. His case sparked a heated debate: Is an Anús (a Jew forced to convert) still fully Jewish in the eyes of Jewish law? Can he testify? Is he responsible for mitzvot? Does he carry the guilt of “sins” committed under coercion? This isn’t just a story about the past; it’s a window into the resilience, courage, and faith of Jews who risked everything to remain connected to their heritage. --- Subscribe to our channel for more of the best Jewish video content on YouTube. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) has the largest collection of Jewish media content. Our exclusive videos range from Torah insights to the most hotly debated contemporary topics. Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/myJLI Instagram: https://instagram.com/myjli/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jewishlearninginstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/myJLI See our full video library here: https://www.torahcafe.com/ Visit our website here: https://www.myjli.com/ ABOUT JLI Serving learning centers in over 1,800 communities and on the internet, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) is the world's preeminent provider of Jewish learning. The mission of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is to inspire Jewish learning worldwide and to transform Jewish life and the greater community through Torah study. To make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation. JLI's insightful curriculum utilizes cutting-edge pedagogical techniques, embracing the multiple intelligence model and utilizing multimedia and an array of approaches to engage, educate, and inspire all kinds of minds in a dynamic Jewish learning experience.