Travel notes from Guarda, Portugal
It is known that Jews first came to Spain many centuries ago. One can find evidence to this fact even in the ancient Qumran scrolls, that mention the Jewish presence in Spain....
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Subbotnik Jews of Beit Shemesh celebrate Tu B’Shevat
The Subbotnik community of Beit Shemesh celebrated Tu B'Shevat by attending the traditional Tu BeShevat Seder...
New Torah Center in Colombia Welcomes All Jews
In the city of Cali, the small Jewish community now has their own Kollel (house of Torah study) that provides a space for those wishing to embrace their Jewish heritage....
A new Talmud Torah opens its doors for the children in Chile
A new Talmud Torah run by Rabbanit Esther Miriam Latapiat, whose husband, Rabbi Avraham Latapiat, serves as our emissary in Chile, opens its doors for local kids and offers them a wide range of exciting activities....
New classes for Jewish kids of Lodz, Poland launched
One of the fundamental elements of traditional Jewish education, an integral part of every community's life, is the upbringing of the younger generation. ...
Travel notes from Trancoso & Covilha, Portugal
The following is an excerpt from the writings of Nora Goldfinger, who has been touring some of the Jewish quarters in Spain and Portugal and has agreed to share her experiences with us. Trancoso and Covilha, Portugal Jewish immigrants started to arrive to Trancoso, Covilha and Castelo...
Our volunteers explore Jewish communities all over the world
It's no wonder that more and more people of different ages, interests and backgrounds are enthusiastically joining our projects, making their own huge contribution to the meaningful work of returning and bringing Jews closer to their national, religious and cultural heritage....
Rabbi Elisha Salas starts to work with the community of Alicante, Spain
Rabbi Elisha Salas, the 'Shavei Israel' emissary in Portugal, is currently expanding his activities to neighboring Spain, the home for many Bnei Anousim communities. This week, he begins to support the community of Alicante on an ongoing basis. Rabbi Salas and the community of Alicante have...
Travel notes from Coimbra, Portugal
There is almost no evidence of past Jewish life Coimbra, Portugal. The only relevant sign we managed to find marks the Plaza de la Inquisición...
Travel notes from Tomar, Portugal
"We arrived in the city of Tomar with almost no expectation of finding any evidence of Jewish life since they had told us that there was nothing left. However, we visited the city with a little flame of hope. Then we went to the tourist...