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Jewish Community of Oporto produces film on the 1506 massacre in Lisbon

05/11/2023

The trailer will be presented on December 30, 2023 and the world premiere of the film will take place on 19 April 2024.

Jewish Community of Oporto produces film on the 1506 massacre in Lisbon

A Song of Ascents: Three years of activity of the Mekor Haim Choir

31/10/2023

The choir began on the initiative of two founding members, Luciano Moura and Yonah Yaphe and its conductor Leonardo Mendonça, in Porto in 2020.

A Song of Ascents: Three years of activity of the Mekor Haim Choir

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