jewish law of return in portugal

Porto Jewish community calls Portugal’s criminal probe into its actions ‘Holocaust against families’

Other leaders of Portugal’s Jewish community called the allegations of antisemitism “absurd.”

By Cnaan Liphshiz June 26, 2022 11:11 am

Documents from Roman Abramovich’s controversial Portuguese naturalization surface online

The leaked dossier, which appears to be a defense of the process, contains no verifiables supporting the Russian billionaire’s claim to Sephardic roots.

April 1, 2022 5:18 pm

Following Roman Abramovich scrutiny, Portugal tightens rules for Sephardic Jews applying for citizenship

The rabbi of the Jewish community in Porto was also arrested recently on suspicion of fraud tied to citizenship applications.

March 16, 2022 1:58 pm

Rabbi tied to inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s Portuguese citizenship arrested: Report

By Cnaan Liphshiz March 11, 2022 5:32 pm

Two Israeli women arrivng to Lisbon, Portugal on Feb. 15, 2016. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

Spain and Portugal have naturalized more than 90,000 descendants of Sephardic Jews since 2015

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 3, 2022 7:01 pm

Roman Abramovich’s use of Portuguese law for Sephardic Jews seeking citizenship draws scrutiny

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 29, 2021 12:14 pm

Portugal has naturalized 23,000 applicants under Jewish law of return

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 6, 2020 1:47 pm

Amendment to limit Portuguese citizenship for Jews withdrawn by ruling Socialist Party

By Marcy Oster July 20, 2020 12:23 pm

Portugal OKs 10,000 requests for citizenship by descendants of Sephardic Jews

By Cnaan Liphshiz July 17, 2019 7:50 am

Portugal’s only rural Jewish community seeks a seat at the table

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 15, 2019 6:13 pm

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