History of the Jews in the Balearic Islands History of the Jews in the Balearic Islands The history of the Jews in the Balearic Islands goes back more than a thousand years. Jews have lived in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, belonging to Spain. These are situated to the east of Valencia, the three principal of which are named Majorca (Spanish, Mallorca), Minorca (Menorca), and Eivissa or Ibiza. The group first formed the Kingdom of Majorca; later it became a Spanish province under the domination of Aragon. According to the chroniclers, there were Jewish inhabitants in the Balearic Isles as early as the 2nd century. In the
University of the Balearic Islands was inaugurated on April 25, 2007, but was closed later that year due to structural problems caused by flooding. The faculties and schools are divided into autonomous departments, which are divided into subject areas. Each faculty is headed by a dean and each department by a director. Also on the campus are the "Institute of Educational Sciences", for teacher training, the "Cultural Activities Service", which organizes the Open University, a student residence ("Bartomeu Rosselló-Pòrcel") and a restaurant. The UIB also has "University Schools Adscritas", private establishments offering university degrees recognized by the University of the Balearic Islands (which are valid