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Understanding Brazil:The Executive–Legislative Nexus in Brazilian Foreign Policy

Understanding Brazil:The Executive–Legislative Nexus in Brazilian Foreign Policy

In the last installment of this interview series, Clarita Costa Maia examined the institutional architecture behind Brazilian foreign policymaking,...

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Silas Anastacio

Brazil’s Música pela Cura Brings Shlomo Mintz for Kids With Cancer

Brazil’s Música pela Cura Brings Shlomo Mintz for Kids With Cancer

Presented by TUCCA – Association for Children and Adolescents with Cancer, the concert series that has raised funds for medical care since 2000...

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The Spanish Inquisition: When Religion, Politics, and Power Walked Hand in Hand

The Spanish Inquisition: When Religion, Politics, and Power Walked Hand in Hand

In this article, we are joined by Daniela Levy, one of the most respected voices in Brazil when it comes to the history of the Inquisition.  Daniela...

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Cubans Lead Refugee Requests in Brazil, Surpassing Venezuelans

Cubans Lead Refugee Requests in Brazil, Surpassing Venezuelans

Brazil is experiencing a significant shift in the profile of asylum seekers. For the first time, Cubans have outnumbered Venezuelans and become the...

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Exclusive Interview: Apostle Paulo de Tarso, Leader of the Apostolic House

Exclusive Interview: Apostle Paulo de Tarso, Leader of the Apostolic House

A prominent figure in Brazil’s religious landscape, Apostle Paulo de Tarso has devoted himself to the mission of bringing Jews and Christians closer...

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Weizmann Institute Research Opens New Path for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Weizmann Institute Research Opens New Path for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Phase 1 clinical trial reports positive results for a brain-protective immunotherapy in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease Dozens of...

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Special Visit to Holocaust Memorial Brings Institutions Together in São Paulo

In July, the Holocaust Memorial, located in the Bom Retiro neighborhood of São Paulo, hosted a special visit that brought together around 50...

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Rosalind Franklin: The DNA of Scientific Revolution — By Sandra Chayo

Sandra Chayo, businesswoman and lecturer, descendant of Lebanese and Bolivian Jews, uses her calm and engaging voice to tell the stories of...

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All We Have Standing Between Us: 250 Years of Jews and American Democracy

All We Have Standing Between Us: 250 Years of Jews and American Democracy

For 250 years, American Jews have helped shape, challenge, and reimagine the nation’s democratic ideals. All We Have Standing Between Us: 250 Years...

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Evangelical Parliamentary Front releases historic manifesto on antisemitism

Brasília, July 8, 2026 — The Apostolic House (Casa Apostólica) and the Evangelical Parliamentary Front (FPE) of the National Congress filed, in...

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Jews in the U.S. Report Rising Insecurity After October 7

A survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and published by the Times of Israel shows that six in ten American...

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From Morocco to the Amazon: The Extraordinary Journey of Moroccan Jews in Brazil

I invited journalist Celia Bensadon to share with us a remarkable chapter of Jewish culture in Northern Brazil. Through her words, we are guided into...

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German Consul General Martina Hackelberg Honored at Hebraica São Paulo Luncheon

On Tuesday (7), Hebraica São Paulo and community leadership warmly honored the Consul General of Germany in São Paulo, Martina Hackelberg, on the...

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Prada Under Fire: The Controversial Appointment of Marwan Abdelhamid

São Paulo – Prada, a global icon of luxury, recently announced Palestinian singer Marwan Abdelhamid as its new global ambassador. The decision has...

12.07.2026 60

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Spain: From the Inquisition to Hamas

At Spain’s traditional bull run, held this July 2026 during the chupinazo that opens the San Fermín festivities, a crowd unfurled a banner reading...

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Ida Sztamfater: The Power of Family Memory, Overcoming Adversity

The story of Ida Sztamfater is a living testimony to how Holocaust memory and the resilience inherited from her mother shaped a life dedicated to care...

09.07.2026 40

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Understanding Brazil: Who Really Shapes Brazilian Foreign Policy? Part I

In the last two interviews, Clarita Costa Maia argued that effective diplomacy in Brazil requires far more than an understanding of the country’s...

09.07.2026 60

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Weizmann Creates Plant Producing Psychedelics for New Therapies

A genetically modified plant capable of producing five psychedelic compounds with therapeutic potential for psychiatric disorders could transform the...

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Brazil: Federal Police Investigate Online Trade of Nazi Items

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), an agency linked to the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, has submitted a petition to the Federal...

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André Lajst Honors Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Strengthening Israel Ties

This week, the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein received a special tribute that symbolizes not only recognition but also the historical and cultural...

05.07.2026 60

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Maccabiah 2026: Shalom Brasil Brings Pride and History

Maccabiah 2026: Ceremonial Moment Jerusalem witnessed a historic night at the opening of Maccabiah 2026, held at the Teddy Stadium. The event gathered...

04.07.2026 70

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Legacy Begins with Stories

Educator connected to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dana L. Revi turns a lifelong dream into a children’s book that brings families closer to...

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Ale Chianelli Pays Tribute to the Jewish Community in São Paulo

One of the leading figures in Brazilian journalism, Ale Chianelli, visited the Holocaust Memorial in Bom Retiro, São Paulo, in honor of the Jewish...

02.07.2026 70

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Understanding Brazil: Twenty, or more, Lessons for Diplomacy (Part II of II)

Continuation of the Interview with Dr. Clarita Costa Maia… In the first installment of this interview, Dr. Clarita Costa Maia offered valuable...

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Understanding Brazil: Twenty, or more, Lessons for Diplomacy (Part I of II)

Over the next two installments, this column will feature an in-depth conversation with Dr. Clarita Costa Maia, a Brazilian legal scholar,...

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StandWithUs Brazil: A National Phenomenon

StandWithUs Brazil has established itself as one of the country’s most significant phenomenon, emerging as a true success story in the institutional...

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Rikuday Festival’s 10th Edition Unites 2,000 Through Dance and Art

The 10th edition of Rikuday – Dance and Art Festival of the Congregação Israelita Paulista (CIP) – gathered more than two thousand people last...

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Marc Bloch in the French Panthéon

France paid one of its highest national honours this week to Marc Bloch and his wife, Simonne. Their remains were transferred to the Panthéon in...

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Fisesp Bids Farewell to Israeli Consul General Rafael Erdreich in São Paulo

The Jewish Federation of the State of São Paulo (Fisesp) held a farewell breakfast on Tuesday, June 24, at its headquarters, in honor of Rafael...

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Groundbreaking Certification Trains Leaders to Confront Antisemitism

The fight against antisemitism demands knowledge, courage, and mobilization. With this conviction, the Brazilian Israelite Confederation (CONIB)...

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Culture and Resistance: An Unforgettable Journey at the Jewish Museum

On Sunday, June 21, the Jewish Museum of São Paulo welcomed nearly 50 visitors for a special tour. Among the institutions represented were TJCII –...

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Chaverim Group Moves Hearts at Rikuday

Last Sunday, the stage of Rikuday — CIP’s dance festival celebrating a decade of existence — was filled with emotion and representation. Among...

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IBArq: Rediscovering Biblical History and the Roots of Western Civilization

In an era marked by debates on identity, culture, and historical memory, interest is growing in understanding the origins of Western civilization and...

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Hillel Latin America Youth Shine at AJC Global Forum in Washington, DC

Hillel Latin America proudly celebrates the participation of its young leaders at the AJC Global Forum, held in Washington, DC. The delegation was...

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CIP marks 90 years with benefit mega-show at Sala São Paulo featuring stars

The Ministry of Culture and the Congregação Israelita Paulista (CIP) will present, on August 16 at 7 p.m. at Sala São Paulo, the benefit concert...

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The War No One Sees

Israeli Defense Forces reserve spokesperson for Portuguese-speaking countries warns of the sophistication of digital disinformation and its impact on...

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Jerseys Against Hate: Soccer’s Role in Memory and Human Rights

From June 15 to September 15, 2026, the São Paulo Holocaust Memorial will host the groundbreaking exhibition “Jerseys Against Hate”, created by...

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Antisemitic Protest with Flag Burning

On Monday night (15), an antisemitic protest took place outside an educational event in Goiânia (Brazil) featuring Major Rafael Rozenszajn,...

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Between Facts and Versions: Major Rozenszajn on the War of Narratives

On Sunday, June 14, Major Rafael Rozenszajn, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, delivered a lecture at Unibes Cultural on the so‑called...

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Chaverim promotes visit to Catavento Museum as an integration activity

Last weekend, members of the Chaverim organization took part in a visit to the Catavento Museum in São Paulo, in an activity with the institution’s...

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Rafael Erdreich and His Legacy as Israel’s Consul General in São Paulo

With three decades of experience at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rafael Erdreich previously served as Minister-Counselor and Consul at the...

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X Rikuday Festival marks 10th edition at Latin America Memorial

The Congregação Israelita Paulista (CIP) will host on June 21 (Sunday), from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the 10th edition of Rikuday – Festival of Dance...

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Israeli Consul’s Notable Meeting with Evangelical Leaders

On Thursday, May 28, a highly significant meeting took place, organized by Patrick Lambert, bringing together Israel’s Consul General Rafael...

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Jewish Community Security and Challenges Amid Rising Antisemitism

Ninety years ago, in a Europe beginning to succumb to the rise of Nazism and the complicit silence in the face of intolerance, the World Jewish...

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Neuroscientist Meital Oren-Suissa Visits Brazil with Weizmann Institute

Israeli neuroscientist Meital Oren-Suissa visited Brazil in the first half of May for a series of events organized by the Friends of the Weizmann...

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Jewish Poverty Is Real — And Our Silence About It Is Making Things Worse

There is a stereotype so pervasive, so deeply embedded in the global consciousness, that even many Jewish people have internalized it without...

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São Paulo and MASHAV Sign Agreement for Environmental Education

The City of São Paulo has signed an international cooperation agreement with the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV),...

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Assemblies of God President Welcomes Israel’s Consul in São Paulo Meeting

In a fraternal atmosphere on Thursday morning (14), Pastor José Wellington Costa Junior, President of the General Convention of Ministers of the...

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Jewish Cultural All-Nighter, May 23 at CIP São Paulo

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Congregação Israelita Paulista (CIP) will host another edition of “Ticun – Jewish Cultural All-Nighter”, in...

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Antisemitism is the Focus of Meeting in Geneva

The World Jewish Congress held its board meeting in Geneva from May 10 to 12. Marking 90 years of activity, leaders and representatives from more than...

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