NEWS FROM COMMUNITIES

Portugal

Portuguese Parliament approves condolences for the passing of former CIL President José Carp

A longstanding member of the Jewish Community of Lisbon, José Carp assumed leadership roles within the community from the 1980s, serving in various capacities through different mandates.

Solemn ceremony in Lisbon with families of Portuguese-Israeli hostages

Families of four Portuguese-Israeli hostages, kidnapped two months ago by the Islamic extremist group Hamas, gathered in Lisbon's Shaaré Tikvah synagogue to pray for their release.

Documentary on the passage of Jews through Portugal during the Shoah presented in Lisbon

The Jewish Community of Lisbon supported the production of the documentary film "Portugal, Trampoline for Freedom" by Ary Diesendruck.

Jewish Community of Lisbon organised vigil in the Portuguese capital in defense of Israel

Lisbon's Mayor Carlos Moedas said during the ceremony that 'Lisbon stands unconditionally with Israel, and we must combat terrorism because Hamas is a terrorist organisation.'

Families of Jewish refugees saved by Aristides de Sousa Mendes hosted by President of Portugal

Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa received six families of Jewish refugees who obtained visas signed by Aristides de Sousa Mendes, thus managing to escape from Bordeaux, France, to Portugal during the Second World War.

Portuguese parliament passes resolution supporting Israel

The Portuguese parliament passed a resolution in support of Israel, in a gesture for the Jewish state’s 75th anniversary.
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