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Oporto celebrates the European Day of Jewish Culture with a packed programme

27/08/2023

Altogether, 10 thousand visitors are expected at the Kadoorie Synagogue, the Holocaust Museum and the Jewish Museum.

Oporto celebrates the European Day of Jewish Culture with a packed programme

Doing the work of memory: a special concert of the Mekor Haim Choir for the European Day of Jewish Culture

16/08/2023

The program will feature 10 songs from 7 countries, including melodies from Spain, Holland, Italy, Germany, Turkey, America and Israel, composed over 8 centuries.

Doing the work of memory: a special concert of the Mekor Haim Choir for the European Day of Jewish Culture

About ten thousand visitors are expected in Porto on the European Day of Jewish culture

07/08/2023

Synagogue, museums, cinemas, painting gallery, exhibitions, concerts and restaurants will be open to the public.

About ten thousand visitors are expected in Porto on the European Day of Jewish culture

Honouring the Sousa Mendes Foundation: A special concert of the Mekor Haim Choir at the Holocaust Museum of Oporto on July 21, 2023

10/07/2023

In honour of their visit, the Mekor Haim Choir, under the direction of Maestro Leonardo Mendonça, will present a special concert at 3:30 pm.

Honouring the Sousa Mendes Foundation: A special concert of the Mekor Haim Choir at the Holocaust Museum of Oporto on July 21, 2023

Attack on Djerba Synagogue during Lag Baomer celebration leaves at least 3 dead

10/05/2023

Two worshipers and a security agent were killed at the Synagogue El Ghriba.

Attack on Djerba Synagogue during Lag Baomer celebration leaves at least 3 dead

From Iberian Ladino to the Italian Jewish Baroque: a special concert of the Mekor Haim Choir at the Holocaust Museum of Porto on 25 May 2023

09/05/2023

The Mekor Haim Choir will sing three songs in Ladino.

From Iberian Ladino to the Italian Jewish Baroque: a special concert of the Mekor Haim Choir at the Holocaust Museum of Porto on 25 May 2023