Brazil

McDonald’s public menorah is Hanukkah symbol in Brazilian Amazon

The 7-foot-tall candelabrum made of iron in the front of the Jewish-owned restaurant has become a picture spot for passersby in Manaus.

By Marcus M. Gilban December 24, 2019 3:25 pm

Aracy Moebius de Carvalho Guimaraes Rosa, the “Angel of Hamburg,” is one of two Brazilians recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.

December 12, 2019 2:53 pm

Only 4,000 people live in Morro de Sao Paulo, but at least that many Israelis are expected to visit the village this summer.

December 3, 2019 4:54 pm

By Marcus M. Gilban November 24, 2019 12:43 pm

By Marcus M. Gilban November 10, 2019 12:13 pm

By Marcus M. Gilban October 30, 2019 6:07 am

By Marcus M. Gilban August 22, 2019 9:15 am

By Cnaan Liphshiz August 9, 2019 10:40 am

By Marcus M. Gilban August 6, 2019 4:21 pm

By Marcus M. Gilban July 8, 2019 6:31 am