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Silas Anastacio

Aug 2, 2026, 5:04 AM

Chamber of Deputies Hosts First Regional Security and Counterterrorism Forum

Confronting terrorism and transnational organized crime increasingly demands cooperation among governments, experts, security institutions, and public policy makers. With this purpose, the Chamber of Deputies will host, on August 4, 2026, in Brasília (DF), the First Regional Security and...

Silas Anastacio

Aug 1, 2026, 10:09 AM

The Jews Who Helped Build Broadway: Inside A Place for Us–From Broadway to Brazil

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When we think of Broadway, dazzling musicals, bright theaters, and legendary performers immediately come to mind. What many don’t realize is that much of this history was shaped by Jewish immigrants who found in art a way to rebuild...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 30, 2026, 4:01 AM

Israelite Confederation of Brazil Expands Global Role at Haifa Conference

The Brazilian Jewish Confederation (CONIB) took part in the Contemporary Antisemitism Conference Haifa 2026, held July 7–9 at the University of Haifa, Israel, presenting Brazil’s experience in monitoring, interpreting, and confronting contemporary antisemitism. With around 550 participants, including keynote...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 29, 2026, 6:50 AM

Fisesp Holds 19th Aging Seminar Focused on Rights, Care, and Active Longevity

Representatives from Fisesp, Unibes, CIP and Einstein

By 2030, Brazil will have more people aged 60 and over than children and adolescents up to 14 years old, according to IBGE projections. The rapid aging of the population brings new challenges to society and reinforces the need...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 28, 2026, 4:23 AM

Presenter Otávio Mesquita visits Jewish Immigration and Holocaust Memorial

This July, television presenter Otávio Mesquita visited the Jewish Immigration and Holocaust Memorial, located in the Bom Retiro neighborhood of São Paulo. The site, housed in the state’s first synagogue — founded in 1912 — has become one of...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 27, 2026, 8:55 AM

Understanding Brazil:The Executive–Legislative Nexus in Brazilian Foreign Policy

In the last installment of this interview series, Clarita Costa Maia examined the institutional architecture behind Brazilian foreign policymaking, arguing that understanding Brazil requires looking well beyond the formal constitutional framework and the traditional centrality of Itamaraty. She explained...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 26, 2026, 6:05 AM

Brazil’s Música pela Cura Brings Shlomo Mintz for Kids With Cancer

Presented by TUCCA - Association for Children and Adolescents with Cancer, the concert series that has raised funds for medical care since 2000 pairs Mintz with a young Brazilian student orchestra in a night linking music, memory and healing. Israeli...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 25, 2026, 9:12 AM

The Spanish Inquisition: When Religion, Politics, and Power Walked Hand in Hand

In this article, we are joined by Daniela Levy, one of the most respected voices in Brazil when it comes to the history of the Inquisition. Daniela Levy – Profile and Career Daniela Levy is a historian active since 2000, having...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 24, 2026, 12:21 AM

Cubans Lead Refugee Requests in Brazil, Surpassing Venezuelans

Brazil is experiencing a significant shift in the profile of asylum seekers. For the first time, Cubans have outnumbered Venezuelans and become the largest group requesting international protection in the country. According to data from OBMigra, linked to the...

Silas Anastacio

Jul 23, 2026, 5:43 AM

Exclusive Interview: Apostle Paulo de Tarso, Leader of the Apostolic House

A prominent figure in Brazil’s religious landscape, Apostle Paulo de Tarso has devoted himself to the mission of bringing Jews and Christians closer together through his ministry. Known for his firm yet conciliatory approach, he is the author of...

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