Portugal
Porto gets closer to Israelis: New direct flight route at competitive prices
Portuguese airline TAP Air, which recently announced plans to resume its Lisbon–Tel Aviv route, is set to add four weekly flights from Porto starting in fall 2026, with fares starting at under $400.
Passador in Tel Aviv: A meat lover’s paradise - restaurant review
Jewish woman once held up by Nazis as ideal Aryan baby dead at 91
Popular Israeli restaurant in Lisbon forced to close due to antisemitic targeting, hostile campaign
The new Jews of Porto: How the Portuguese city built a Jewish community
Over the past decade, a community of roughly 1,000 Jews has materialized in Porto, thanks to a law that since 2015 has allowed the return of people whose ancestors were expelled.
A winter escape to Porto: More than meets the eye
Dig into the small city located just three hours outside of Lisbon: Where to wine and dine, what to see, and where to stay
Portuguese Holocaust museum marks anniversary of Kristallnacht
The ceremony featured the lighting of a memorial flame in front of 500 students from schools across Portugal who took part in the event.
Portugal slams Palestinian envoy: 'You shouldn't have started the war'
"I know you blame the Israelis, but this time someone from your side started it," said Rebelo de Sousa. "The Palestinian side started it. You can't blame Israel, you shouldn't have started it.
Portugal moves to end Sephardic Jewish citizenship law
Portugal's Justice Minister argued that the country’s citizenship law for descendants of Sephardic Jews who were expelled during the Spanish Inquisition has served its purpose.
Porto Jews brace for antisemitism during Israel-Hamas war
The graffiti was removed the same day and no arrest has been made.
Red wine floods the streets of Portugal
Some 2.2 million liters of red wine swirled down a Portuguese street in a veritable alcoholic river, going viral on social media.
Porto’s Jewish community unveils memorial to 842 local victims of Portuguese Inquisition
Drawing on newly digitized records, the community was able to identify 842 people, ranging from 10 to 110 years old, who were victims of the Inquisition locally.
More than 20,000 Israelis sought Portuguese nationality last year
The number of Israelis seeking a Portuguese passport through a 2015 law passed for the descendants of Jews expelled during the Inquisition reached 20,975 in 2022.
Traveling abroad to visit graves of Jews who died overseas
What makes a trip even more exhilarating is the opportunity not only to see a new part of the world but also to perform a mitzvah (commandment or good deed) at the same time.
