Portugal
On Columbus Day, remember Abraham Zacuto, the Jewish astronomer history forgot - opinion
In 1935, the International Astronomical Union formally adopted the name Zagut for a lunar crater honoring Abraham ben Shmuel Zacuto. Modern astronomy has, literally, written his name on the Moon.
Rubio dismisses Amnesty criticism over Iran war, calls organization ‘a fraud’
In Europe’s gaze, October 7 risks becoming a footnote - opinion
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war
Adam Scott’s surprising link to Judaism and role in 'Severance'
His mother's Italian ancestry can be traced back to the Marranos of Portugal—Jews who were forced to convert to Christianity during the Inquisition.
New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog
Five ambassadors presented credentials to President Herzog, with discussions covering diplomatic ties, mutual respect, and solidarity amid Israel’s security challenges.
'The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children’ film honors families of October 7 hostages
The documentary outlines how 2,000 Jewish children were sent to the hostile island of São Tomé after the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492.
Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast
Among the shipwrecks identified is the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship that sank in 1589 near Troia, carrying 22 tons of gold and silver.
Jewish museum of Porto hosts 1,000 students on historic anniversary
Students explored Portugal’s Jewish heritage at the Jewish Museum of Porto, marking the 1496 Expulsion Edict.
Portugal to host new Israel Allies Caucus
The launch of the Portugal caucus comes in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, underscoring the importance of global solidarity.
Thousands of students commemorate 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht at Oporto Holocaust Museum
The President of the Porto Jewish Community, Gabriel Senderowicz, stated that "Kristallnacht is not part of history but happening today. The way to fight antisemitism is to educate the youth."
Granddaughter of 'Portuguese Dreyfus' appeals to court for grandfather's reinstatement
Barros Basto, who died in 1961, has been compared by the Jewish community of Porto to Alfred Dreyfus as his case bore similarities to that of the French officer who was expelled from the French army.
Can you still feel joy? Trying to enjoy vacation as sad news from Israel comes in - opinion
I find myself ping-ponging, one moment wanting to stay on top of every nugget of news, the next fantasizing about disassociating from anything Jewish or Israeli.
Protecting Jewish assets in Portugal: Porto's Jewish community names Jewish Agency as legal heir
This means that should the Porto community one day be disbanded, any assets belonging to the community would be inherited by the Jewish Agency.
