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Charles E. Savenor

Jun 21, 2026, 9:12 AM

To infinity and beyond: The wisdom of Toy Story

Like Woody the cowboy, I used to worry my kids would outgrow me. Instead, I have new assignments

Jun 21, 2026, 8:58 AM

Just Another Lemon Tree

Note: these posts will not be in any sort of chronological order, but just based on what my brain decides on any given day. This story is based on how the kibbutz was 13 years ago. Since then, some...

Silas Anastacio

Jun 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

Hillel Latin America Youth Shine at AJC Global Forum in Washington, DC

Hillel Latin America proudly celebrates the participation of its young leaders at the AJC Global Forum, held in Washington, DC. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Matthew and Melanie Bronfman, a gesture that underscored the importance of Latin American...

Silas Anastacio

Jun 20, 2026, 10:05 AM

CIP marks 90 years with benefit mega-show at Sala São Paulo featuring stars

The Ministry of Culture and the Congregação Israelita Paulista (CIP) will present, on August 16 at 7 p.m. at Sala São Paulo, the benefit concert “Um לugar Para Nós – From Broadway to Brazil,” a grand celebration of music,...

Jun 19, 2026, 8:42 PM

When Simply Showing Up Becomes an Act of Courage

After fifteen years, my husband and I finally returned to Israel. It should have felt familiar. Instead, it felt heartbreaking. The airports weren't crowded. The hotels had empty rooms. Restaurants had open tables. Tourist sites that once buzzed with visitors stood...

Silas Anastacio

Jun 19, 2026, 4:55 AM

The War No One Sees

Israeli Defense Forces reserve spokesperson for Portuguese-speaking countries warns of the sophistication of digital disinformation and its impact on perceptions of complex conflicts Last Sunday (14), around 300 people filled the auditorium of Unibes Cultural in São Paulo for a...

Michael Laitman

Jun 18, 2026, 11:16 PM

A New Vision for Israel

A business without a vision will eventually go bankrupt. But what about a country? How long can we continue without a clear sense of identity and purpose? What vision could transform us into a people who illuminate all of...

Jun 18, 2026, 11:12 PM

Iran Sold America a Dummy

The MOU may end the war, but it has not ended the danger – and Israel knows the job is only half-done Few people expected the US-Israel war against Iran to end this way. I certainly did not. At the beginning,...

Jun 18, 2026, 10:22 PM

Holier Than Thou?

Yeshayahu Leibowitz once observed that the placement of Korach's rebellion in the Torah just after the mitzvah of tzitzit at the end of Parshat Shelach is far from a coincidence. He’s not alone in his observation, but his explanation is more relevant to our times than what others have offered. I’d like...

Silas Anastacio

Jun 18, 2026, 3:16 AM

Jerseys Against Hate: Soccer’s Role in Memory and Human Rights

From June 15 to September 15, 2026, the São Paulo Holocaust Memorial will host the groundbreaking exhibition “Jerseys Against Hate”, created by the Holocaust Museum of Curitiba. Timed to coincide with the World Cup season, the exhibition uses soccer...

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