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Oren Margolis
Associate Professor (Renaissance Studies) and researcher active in Jewish history and heritage projects in Norwich, contributing expertise on medieval English Jewry and material culture.
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Dec 16, 2025
• 54min
The Jews of Norwich
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Dr. Oren Margolis, an expert in Renaissance Studies and Jewish heritage, sheds light on the haunting discovery of a medieval well in Norwich, revealing the remains of 17 Jewish individuals from the 1190 massacre. He discusses the Jewish community's establishment after the Norman Conquest, their roles in finance, and the vulnerabilities they faced due to antisemitism. Margolis explores the implications of the William of Norwich blood libel, the eventual expulsion in 1290, and ongoing efforts to preserve Jewish heritage in modern Norwich.
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