Portuguese town gets first Torah in 500 years
The Isaac Cardoso Center for Jewish Interpretation in Trancoso, Portugal, was formally dedicated this weekend with a special "guest" - a new Torah...
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Torah comes to TrancosoLa Torá llega a Trancoso
The Isaac Cardoso Center for Jewish Interpretation in Trancoso, Portugal, was formally dedicated this weekend with a new Torah scroll brought to the...
Spotlight on Other Communities: the Bnei Ephraim of India
The Shavei Israel website is a great place to research the many fascinating Jewish communities that can be found in the farthest corners...
Shavei Israel profile: Gidon Elazar – a family role model for the Kaifeng Jews
When Gidon Elazar finished his mandatory military service, like so many other Israelis he had a hankering for travel. Setting his sights on...
Spotlight on Other Communities: the Igbo Jews of Nigeria
Shavei Israel’s mission is to reach out to “lost” and “hidden” Jews around the world. From Poland to Peru, Barcelona to Brazil, Shavei...