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.

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.

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.

Global

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

Culture

Brazilian Oscar-nominated film director Hector Babenco dies at 70

Sports

Top officials put a Jewish stamp on the Rio Olympics

Global

Brazilian Jewish politician Gerson Bergher dies at 91

Global

Brazilian banker Safra denies bribe charges against his employees

Global

Record number of Brazilian Jews moving to Israel

Global

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

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