The survey identified 135 places of worship belonging to nine religious communities in the city.
The survey identified 135 places of worship belonging to nine religious communities in the city.
The image shows houses with roofs that could be opened. These unusual mechanisms had a very specific purpose: they allowed Jewish families to transform part of their homes into sukkot.
The history of Jews in Portugal continues to be told by the Jewish Community of Oporto.
Long ago for reasons unknown, the magnificent Lisbon Mahzor was split up. The first volume came to Jerusalem over 60 years ago, but where the other two parts went was a mystery until now.