1. The Olympics Jewish communities around the world

2. Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom Competitors: 283 in 23 sports

3. Describe the country and where the Jewish people live in that country The word “Spain” is from the Roman name “Hispania” Spain is the second largest country in Europe located in an area called the Iberian Sea, next to France. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world Some of the popular cities in Spain include Madrid, Barcelona and Seville Most Jews living in Spain are Sephardic Jews. Madrid and Barcelona has the largest Jewish communities About 12,000 Jews live in Madrid and 9,000 live in Barcelona

4. A short history of the Jewish community in that country Jewish life in Spain was not allowed for about 500 years The rule of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1481 started the Spanish Inquisition in Spain The Jewish people were burned at the stake and others had to leave the country More than 200,000 Jewish people had to flee Spain over that time Modern Jewish people returned to Spain during World War 2, from Morocco and South America. ‘Museu d'Història dels Jueus’ / ‘Museum of History of Jewish People’ in Mataro, Catalonia, Spain

5. Photos of the synagogues Barcelona today has about 4 Synagogues Sinagoga Mayor Ancient synagogue of Barcelona oldest synagogue in Europe Beth Yaacov Synagogue in Madrid Inside - Beth Yaacov Synagogue in Madrid

6. How many Jews live in Spain? Approximately 48,000 Jews A picture of Barcelona. Barcelona has the largest community of Jews in Spain

7. Special Customs or interesting facts Jewish day schools are in Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga. Spain was once the most powerful empires in the world The world famous artist Picasso is Spanish Spanish football teams are FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Starry Night One of Picasso’s most famous pictures FC Barcelona BadgeReal Madrid Badge

8. Special tunes or Jewish songs that originate from that community The Baqashot are a collection of songs and prayers that have been sung by the Jewish community for hundreds of years.

9. Student: JULIAN DAVID SAKS Teacher: Morah Kareen School: KING DAVID VICTORY PARK, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Date: JULY 2012