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About ivarfjeld

Born in Bergen, Norway in 1965

The Times of India: A Jewish past annihilated over time

Posted on January 25, 2017 by ivarfjeld

PANAJI: The British preserved the urban heritage of the Jews in Bombay, but their counterpart’s legacy in Old Goa including ruins of their settlement have disappeared without a trace, Ivar Fjeld, a Norwegian writer said. The Times of India. Feb … Continue reading →

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Nahvind Times: The pilar that belongs to no one

Posted on January 25, 2017 by ivarfjeld

In the midst of churches and cathedrals that stand sentinel in the church town of Old Goa, there is an old, long forgotten pillar not many know or care about. Here is the story of the Pelourinho Novo. The Navhind … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Post: 2008: The lost Jews of Goa

Posted on January 24, 2017 by ivarfjeld

“On the ruins of an ancient church in the Old city of Goa, 400 miles south of Mumbai on the west cost of India, a carving of a double-headed eagle looks oddly out of place. Among its many intriguing details, … Continue reading →

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The Navhind Times: São João feast deeply rooted in antisemitism

Posted on January 24, 2017 by ivarfjeld

The feast of São João has its origin in the persecution of burning of Jews that took place during the Inquisition of Goa. The Navhind Times. June 25th, 2013: During the fest of São João, we can see the joy … Continue reading →

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The Navhind Times: The Inquisition Bell

Posted on January 24, 2017 by ivarfjeld

The “Bell of the Inquisition” called Goan’s to “acts of faith” when Jews and “New Christians” were bunt in Old Goa. The same bell call the parishioners for mass in the Panjim Church. The Navhind Times, 7th of July 2013. … Continue reading →