The projects of the Jewish Community of Porto do not arise spontaneously; rather, they are conceived and perfected in advance. This rule applies to the city's Holocaust museum.
In a rare and large-scale project, the Porto Holocaust Museum has programmed to receive about 5,000 teenagers from Portuguese schools during 2026 Kristallnacht week. The annual commemoration on November 9, falls on a Monday. The week includes Monday through Friday, November 13, 2026.
Kristallnacht commemorations at the Holocaust Museum of Porto are vital because they actively teach young people about the dangers of hate, and preserve the memory of family members lost to Nazi atrocities.
The museum draws massive numbers of students through privileged contacts with the national network of schools and strong partnerships with organizations linked to the Jewish state. It has monopolized Holocaust education in Portugal because it was the first dedicated institution of its kind in the country, launched comprehensive teacher training and school programs.
