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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.

The Vice President of the Municipality, PhDs from the University of Beira Interior and experts in Jewish tourism joined members of the Jewish communities of Belmonte, Lisbon and Oporto.