Turkeys unforgettable Jewish history by Adnan Oktar When they set off that dark night at the close of the fifteenth century, none of them knew that their journey would make history. They only wanted to be able to practice their religion freely, name their children in the way they wanted, and pass their traditions on to their children. Yet, they were no longer wanted in the lands where they lived and worked for decades. The Jewish migrants resettled in various parts of the Ottoman lands, most notably in Istanbul, Edirne and Thessaloniki, and in İzmir, Manisa, Bursa, Gallipoli, Amasya, Patros, Korfu, Larissa and Manastır. From that day on, Jews played a great role in Turkish history. The Ottoman Empire embraced these sincere and hardworking people, giving them important and key positions, especially in the various administrations. The Sultans, in many cases, even trusted Jews with their lives. For instance, Moses Hamon was the personal physician of Bayezid II and Selim I; and his grandson, Moses Hamon Junior, performed the same duty for Suleiman I. Jews, returning the favor, were always very loyal to the Ottoman sultans…….
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:32:06 +0000
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