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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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Silas Anastacio

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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Silas Anastacio

Chaverim promotes visit to Catavento Museum as an integration activity

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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Silas Anastacio

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...

09.06.2026 30

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Silas Anastacio

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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Silas Anastacio

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...

30.05.2026 40

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Silas Anastacio

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...

30.05.2026 60

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Silas Anastacio

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...

29.05.2026 70

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Silas Anastacio

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...

22.05.2026 70

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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),...

19.05.2026 60

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Silas Anastacio

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...

16.05.2026 70

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Silas Anastacio

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...

15.05.2026 70

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90 Years of the World Jewish Congress: the world that promised “never again”

Ninety years ago, in 1936, the World Jewish Congress was founded in Geneva. Europe was already beginning to exhale the smell of moral collapse. Nazism...

13.05.2026 60

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Silas Anastacio

Jairo Roizen Comments on PSTU Leader’s Racism Sentence

The Head of Communications at the Jewish Federation of São Paulo, Jairo Roizen, used his Instagram account to comment on the conviction of José...

12.05.2026 90

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Silas Anastacio

Director Marilia Neustein Presents the Jewish Museum of São Paulo

The world is undergoing an unprecedented transformation in economic, political, and military agreements. Since the terrorist attack of October 7 —...

05.05.2026 60

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Silas Anastacio

Federation of São Paulo celebrates 100 days and projects 80-year cycle

The Jewish Federation of the State of São Paulo gathered, on the morning of Wednesday, April 29, at its headquarters, representatives of the...

02.05.2026 70

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Silas Anastacio

Ale Chianelli Exposes Lawyer Who Defends Hamas

Ale Chianelli has established herself as a prominent conservative female voice in Brazil, gaining international recognition for her outspoken defense...

30.04.2026 60

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Silas Anastacio

Shalom Brasil Tests Paulistanos’ Perceptions of Jews

Lilian Hollender, from the program Shalom Brasil, conducted a street survey in São Paulo to hear residents’ opinions about Jews. According to the...

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Silas Anastacio

Podcast: Avi Gelberg with Israel’s Consul Rafael Erdreich and Paulo Mathias

In the latest episode of Podcast Diálogos, Avi Gelberg welcomed Israel’s Consul General in São Paulo, Rafael Erdreich, for an in-depth...

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Silas Anastacio

Szapiro & Mautner debate entrepreneurship at Diálogos CIP

Prominent figures in the Brazilian market, Alex Szapiro and Gilberto Mautner, are the guests of the next edition of the Diálogos CIP series,...

24.04.2026 90

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Silas Anastacio

Charity Preview of Dibuk, the Musical Supports CIP Social Projects

The Congregação Israelita Paulista (CIP) announces that charity tickets are now available for the preview of Dibuk, the Musical, which will take...

22.04.2026 70

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Silas Anastacio

CIP’s Literary Café Presented Behind-the-Scenes of Dibuk, the Musical

On the evening of April 15, CIP’s headquarters became a space of art, tradition, and reflection as it hosted the Theatrical Literary Café of Dibuk,...

21.04.2026 70

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Tazria-Metzora

In this past Shabbat (Beth-El, April 17, 2026), Rabbi Uri Lam spoke about tragedy and celebration, drawing on the teachings of the great sage...

19.04.2026 60

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Silas Anastacio

São Paulo City Council honors Jayme Blay for his trajectory and community legacy

On a night of encounters, memories, and recognition, the São Paulo City Council honored Jayme Blay on April 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the Noble Hall of...

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Silas Anastacio

Yom HaShoah Ceremony: Célia Parnes’ Speech Moves and Inspires

On April 13, the Holocaust and Jewish Immigration Memorial in São Paulo hosted a ceremony marked by deep emotion and remembrance: the Yom HaShoah....

15.04.2026 70

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Silas Anastacio

Yom HaShoah Brings Memory and Emotion to São Paulo

On April 13, the Holocaust and Jewish Immigration Memorial of São Paulo hosted a deeply moving and significant ceremony: the Yom HaShoah. Organized...

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The Role of the Press in the Fight Against Antisemitism and Hate Speech

We are witnessing not only a military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, but also an intense battle of narratives between Israel...

11.04.2026 70

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Silas Anastacio

Antisemitism in Brazil: Most Accept Friendship with Jews, but Left Shows Decline

The Report on Antisemitism in Brazil – Current Panorama (2025) and Trends, prepared by the Brazilian Israelite Confederation (Conib), presents...

07.04.2026 80

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Silas Anastacio

Brazilian Psychologist Reports Escalating Tensions in Israel

Brazilian psychologist Márcia Kelner Polisuk, who closely follows the situation inside the country, describes the psychological impact of the crisis...

04.04.2026 70

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Silas Anastacio

Holocaust Survivor Hannah Charlier Shares Her Journey at Beit Menachem

Conversation mediated by Sarita Mucinic Sarue was part of the pre-Passover program with Holocaust survivors. Last Sunday, March 29, the São Paulo...

02.04.2026 80

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Silas Anastacio

Antisemitism in Brazil: Report Reveals 149% Increase and Spread on Social Media

A report by Conib paints a troubling picture of the new reality of antisemitism in Brazil—what is being called “the new normal” of hatred...

01.04.2026 90

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Antisemitism and the moral test of our time

By Claudio Lottenberg There are moments when hatred stops being a problem of one community and becomes a warning sign for society as a whole....

29.03.2026 90

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Neither Colonial Nor Territorial

There is an almost automatic tendency to frame the conflict involving Israel as a territorial dispute, where terms such as “occupation,”...

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Fortuna Illuminates Sephardic Jewish Music on Stage

Last Sunday, March 22, 2026, Beth-El Synagogue hosted a memorable concert of Sephardic Jewish music at the Renascença School Theater, featuring...

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Silas Anastacio

Na’amat Brasil Hosts International Women’s Day Celebration

Na’amat Brasil held a special event at its new headquarters to mark International Women’s Day, bringing together guests and community leaders for...

21.03.2026 100

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Silas Anastacio

Jayme Blay Awarded Anchieta Medal for Community Leadership, Brazil–Israel Ties

São Paulo City Council to Honor Jayme Blay with Anchieta Medal and Diploma of Gratitude On April 14, 2026, the São Paulo City Council will hold a...

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CONIB and FISESP meet with president of the São Paulo Court of Justice

Rise in Antisemitism Cases and Hate Speech on the Agenda Representatives of the Jewish community met on Friday, March 13, with Francisco Eduardo...

16.03.2026 60

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Silas Anastacio

Israeli Embassy Dinner in U.S. Unites Christian Leaders Against Antisemitism

On Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026, the Embassy of Israel in the United States hosted a special dinner in South Florida, organized by Consul...

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Marcel Hollender In Concert

I remember being 20 years old, flipping through TV channels and always coming across Shalom Brasil. The program used to showcase events from the...

12.03.2026 90

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Silas Anastacio

Podcast “Levante – Middle East, Year Zero” Brings Experts Together at Renascença

This week, the theater of Colégio Renascença, one of the most traditional institutions in the Jewish community, hosted the live recording of the...

07.03.2026 90

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Silas Anastacio

The security of the Jewish community demands heightened vigilance

For a decade, I have warned sectors of the Jewish community about profound changes in the Middle East. Today, what we are witnessing goes far beyond...

06.03.2026 90

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Silas Anastacio

Exclusive Interview: The Voice of One Who Welcomes Islamic Refugees in Brazil

I conducted an exclusive interview with a pastor who works in the care and support of Muslim refugees in Brazil. For security reasons and to preserve...

04.03.2026 150

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Emanuel Baptist Church Turns Sunday School into Holocaust Memorial Visit

Pastor Rui Santos, of Emanuel Baptist Church in Ipiranga (São Paulo), decided to transform the traditional Sunday School class into a unique...

03.03.2026 100

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Silas Anastacio

Purim Forever

It’s Purim, the funniest holiday of the Jewish year. On the other hand, the Shabbat before it is known as Shabbat Zachor, in which we must remember...

01.03.2026 100

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Silas Anastacio

The Seven Babies of Dachau

Imagine the scene of World War II: destruction, death, and suffering everywhere. Thousands were murdered in gas chambers, while others slowly...

28.02.2026 100

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Silas Anastacio

Rare Genetic Diseases Program

On Mosaico TV, Roni Gotthilf hosted an interview in October 2024 about the Rare Genetic Diseases Program. Despite the date, the subject remains highly...

27.02.2026 100

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Silas Anastacio

The Promiscuous Brazil-Iran Relationship

Before we begin, let’s look at the numbers: Iran ranks 10th on the Open Doors International list in 2026 among the countries that most persecute...

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Silas Anastacio

Event Celebrates Tu Bishvat with Tree Planting in São Paulo

In partnership with the São Paulo City Hall and with the support of CONIB, Wizo, Beth-El, and KKL Brazil, a special event celebrating life — Tu...

25.02.2026 100

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Silas Anastacio

Exclusive Interview: Victor Grinbaum Speaks Out

Exclusive interview with Victor Grinbaum. In his profile, he portrays himself as a journalist without pride, a radio host on hiatus, a writer for...

25.02.2026 100

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Silas Anastacio