Category Archives: European Jewish Press
The strongest Jewish organization, from a cultural standpoint, lives in Portugal
By Gabriela Cantergi At the heart of the Jewish community of Oporto, a native of Brooklyn is affectionately called “the boss”. At 95, Marilyn Flitterman regularly attends the central synagogue, plays the piano in a jazz group and drives her convertible every day. Read more » »
In interfaith event, B’nai B’rith Portugal remembers nun who made kaddish for a Jewish man and honors the Bishop of Oporto
B’nai B’rith International Portugal and the International Observatory of Human Rights held last week an event to remember the kindness of a nun who made kaddish for a Jewish man when no one else would, and honored the Bishop of Oporto, D. Manuel Linda, to remember individual acts of kindness by Catholics in Portugal towards Jews. Read more » »
In lead-up to Yom HaShoah, Oporto Jewish community teaches the evolution of Antisemitism to schoolchildren
Group visits help fight anti-Semitic lies and the inversion of truth about genocide. 800 Portuguese schoolchildren visited the Holocaust Museum of Oporto on Friday to learn about the Holocaust and the evolution of Antisemitism throughout the centuries that led to the annihilation of Six Million Jews and continues today. Read more » »
Israel readies for first post-Oct. 7 Holocaust Remembrance Day
Yom Hashoah 2024 The commemorations will begin with the lighting of memorial torches by six survivors of the German Nazi genocide at the official state ceremony in Jerusalem. Read more » »
New book compiles young Jews’ human rights stories
The project seeks to highlight the minimizing of Jews’ human rights amid surging antisemitism in the wake of Oct. 7. A compilation of scores of texts about human rights written by young Jews from 40 countries around the world is being published in Portugal. Read more » »
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal denounces silence of political parties in the face of antisemitism in the country
Ambassador Dov Shapira: “We continue to receive messages of fear at the Embassy from Israelis and Jewish students from all over Portugal” Gabriela Cantergi, President of B’nai Brith Portugal, says ”we need to hear a complete condemnation by all Read more » »
‘Long overdue,’ Israel is first in Middle East in US Visa Waiver Program
Many are hailing Israel’s admission as historic, while critics say that Washington’s strict requirements could compromise Israeli security. By Menachem Wecker, JNS U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced on Wednesday that Israel has been admitted officially as the 41st nation in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Read more » »
Shimon Peres honored in Portugal
“I must emphasize Shimon Peres’ tireless efforts to achieve peace, his significant contributions to Israel’s security, and his role in promoting the country as a leader in innovation,’’ stressed Dor Shapira, Israel’s ambassador to Portugal. Read more » »
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson honored in Portugal for becoming ‘a reference for good for humanity’
”The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s efforts and legacy continue to inspire the world to never give up on any individual, believing that each and every person can reveal their hidden spark of Judaism to reach a vibrant and burning flame. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith honored in Portugal
The International Observatory of Human Rights lauded the Jewish group for contributing to a “safer, more tolerant, just, fraternal and humane world.” By David Isaac, JNS B’nai B’rith International was honored by the Portugal-based International Observatory of Human Rights (Observatório Internacional de Direitos Humanos) on June 25. Read more » »
