Brazilian Jews

Brazilian journalist apologizes for saying his country would need to kill its Jews to match Germany’s wealth

Jose Carlos Bernardi apologized for his remarks on a news show, which he said were meant to castigate Germany.

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 18, 2021 6:39 am

Rabbi Gilberto Ventura, right, and volunteers prepare to dispatch food packages to a needy residents of Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 27, 2020. (Courtesy of Sinagoga sem Fronteiras)

As COVID-19 puts Brazil’s poverty issues into sharp focus, Brazilian Jews rush to help favelas

Brazilian Jews, who are largely upper middle class, are stepping up to aid the impoverished, densely populated areas where social distancing is difficult.

June 5, 2020 12:48 pm

Frans Krajcberg, Jewish sculptor and protector of Brazil’s forests, dies at 96

He was most famous for his sculptures made from tree trunks and roots burned by destructive wildfires.

November 16, 2017 8:32 am

Brazilian newspaper’s five-letter response to pro-Palestinian crossword clue: ‘Sorry’

October 9, 2017 7:25 am

Brazilian Oscar-nominated film director Hector Babenco dies at 70

July 15, 2016 12:31 pm

Top officials put a Jewish stamp on the Rio Olympics

By Marcus M. Gilban June 16, 2016 1:13 pm

Brazilian Jewish politician Gerson Bergher dies at 91

May 31, 2016 9:06 am

Brazilian banker Safra denies bribe charges against his employees

April 1, 2016 10:02 am

Record number of Brazilian Jews moving to Israel

February 14, 2016 9:28 am

Fleeing recession and violence, Brazilian Jews moving to Israel in record numbers

By Marcus M. Gilban December 7, 2015 3:19 pm

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