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Jewish Portugal

We introduce you to regions of Jewish interest and the fascinating people who continue to contribute to Portuguese society.

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Israel, of Legends & Miracles

The Center for Latino-Jewish Relations and Crypto-Jewish Studies teams up with Jewish Heritage Alliance to develop “Israel, of Legends & Miracles” Hasbara (Diplomacy) tour series under the Friends of Zion Imitative.

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Rabbi Ventura Israeli TV Interview

Invited to speak on Israeli television, Rabbi Ventura, of the Synagogue Without Borders, tells the Israeli audience about the Bnei Anusim (Conversos) movement in Brazil and related.

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Rabbi Ventura addresses the National Congress of Brazil

Rabbi Ventura, now recognized by many leaders of Brazil as an expert on the Converso topic, was invited to speak at the National Congress of Brazil where he addressed the legislative body of Brazil’s federal government in celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary…

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The Third Commandment and RETURN of the Anusim.

Rabbi Stephen Leon’s book, The Third Commandment and the Return of the Anusim: a Rabbi’s Memoir of an Incredible People, stands as not only a testimony of faith, but also as a symbol of religious tenacity.

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Bnei Anusim (Children of the Conversos) Coming Home….

Rabbi Venturas dedication, commitment and efforts yield fruitful results as these Brazilian children of Conversos exude Jewish pride by resuming their ancestral rituals, resuming the Hebrew prayers in the same custom and language as their forbearers.

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Brazilian Conversos… Work in progress

Brazilian Conversos returning to their ancestral Jewish traditions, learning Hebrew prayers and donning the accustomed Talit and wrapped in Tefilin as required for weekday morning prayers

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Spain & Portugal for Skylake Synagogue

Jewish Heritage Alliance & Skylake Synagogue team up to bring you the extra-ordinary, luxury, all-inclusive travel experience to introduce you to the Jewish Heritage of Portugal and Spain.

Jews in Moorish Spain

For all its political unrest, Muslim Iberia [Spain and Portugal] sustained its economic vitality well into the 12th century.

Jews of Northeaster Spain

See the medieval synagogue, visit the 13th -century Jewish quarter and mikveh, see the magnificent La Coruña Bible…

Classic Spain by Train

We travel aboard the luxury high speed AVE Trains visiting cosmopolitan cities like Barcelona, a blend of modern and historic.

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Spain Discovery Tour

Spain Discovery is another in our series of tours visiting some of the most famous historical and cultural regions of Spain.