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Pope Francis, who has called for a ceasefire to the fighting in the Middle East, did not mention the High Holidays.

"Antisemitism is a disgusting and dangerous form of hate — and we won't let it stand," said Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister.

Oporto, Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur celebrated at the Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue, Oporto, 5785.

Chief Rabbi David Yosef puts out a message ahead of Yom Kippur urging synagogues to add a prayer for hostages held in Gaza and for the safety of security forces.

In many ways, it is the continuation of a family tradition: Before both presidential elections, his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, paid late-night, media-free visits there.

The Israeli embassy in Portugal and the Jewish communities in Oporto and Lisbon remembered the tragic genocide that took place on October 7, 2023