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Holocaust survivor Nanette Koning talking to bnei anusim at Yeshiva Camp in Sao Paulo in 2018. (Courtesy of Yeshiva Camp)

In Brazil, a rabbi opens the world’s first summer camp for descendants of forcibly converted Jews

Yeshiva Camp brings youths from some of Brazil’s poorest villages for 2 weeks of cultural and spiritual enrichment in one of Sao Paulo’s most prestigious quarters.

By Cnaan Liphshiz March 28, 2019 2:25 pm

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Jewish group objects when samba dancer compares Brazil’s new president to Hitler

The school’s president has apologized to Jewish officials for what they considered a trivialization of the Holocaust..

February 4, 2019 7:11 am

Jewish gay activists march together for first time in Sao Paulo pride parade

The group, wearing white T-shirts with a Star of David in rainbow colors, was supported by the local Israeli consulate, which led to calls for it to be prevented from marching.

June 5, 2018 3:20 am

Millions of Brazilians hail Israel during March for Jesus

By Marcus M. Gilban June 3, 2018 5:25 am

Brazilian governor apologizes for welcoming Hezbollah official

April 25, 2018 6:53 am

Latin America’s biggest airline to kick off direct flights to Israel

April 8, 2018 7:10 am

Brazilian scholarship campaign for Jewish students collects $3.6 million in 2 days

October 30, 2017 7:00 am

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

October 9, 2017 7:25 am

Brazil’s leading voice in social media stars in Jewish identity campaign

June 13, 2017 6:27 am

Rabbi Fernanda

Latin America’s largest synagogue welcomes first female rabbi

March 14, 2017 8:22 am

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