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A national day of mourning that recalls the siege of Jerusalem, the destruction of the First Temple, and other pivotal moments in Jewish history, while also honoring the victims of the Holocaust.

Even before the arrival of the Castilians in Oporto in 1492, in an entourage that included the 30 main families of Castile and many more, the contribution of the Jews to tax collection was immense.

The researcher was recognized for her work detailing how, in the aftermath of World War II, Portugal welcomed hundreds of refugees.

On November 24th, a tribute ceremony was held at the Shaaré Tikva synagogue for José Oulman Carp (Z.L), former president of the Jewish  Community of Lisbon.

"This victory can be considered a mandate from the American people," stated Morton Klein, of ZOA.

Hungary’s government is despised by liberals. But Budapest is Israel’s only real ally in the European Union and, as long as Viktor Orbán remains in power, the Jews there are safe.