Rio de Janeiro
Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio
The American pop icon drew in a crowd of over 2 million people, breaking international records for concert attendance.
2.5 million people expected to attend New Year celebration in Copacabana, Rio
Tragic incident in Brazil: Israeli tourist dies while trying to escape from suspected robber
Brazilian chef David Hertz is using food to bring about social change
Rio de Janeiro signs IHRA definition after antisemitism in Brazilian city
So far over 200 cities, states, and organizations have signed the declaration.
Novelist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen brings a taste of Israeli culture to Brazil
Novelist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen recently toured Brazil with her husband, the screenwriter Yoav Shutan-Goshen.
Brazil allows two Iranian warships to dock in Rio despite US pressure
The IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena warships both arrived on Sunday morning, according to the port authority of Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil defense minister says military not directly involved in Brasilia riots
Brazil's police raided the house of suspended governor of Brasilia Rocha, who is under investigation for failing to prevent the Brasilia riots.
Brazilian rabbi goes viral for paying Jewish tribute to journalist and expert killed in the Amazon
In a Jewish mourning service last Friday, Rabbi Uri Lam, who leads Sao Paulo’s Beth-El temple, mentioned British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Bruno Pereira.
Twenty-five killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005
Police said in addition to drug trafficking, the gang robbed trucks of cargo and held up commuter trains to steal from passengers.
Brazilian police raid church whose pastor prayed for another Holocaust
Friday’s raid in Rio de Janeiro was part of an operation titled “Shalom” by the federal police against Tupirani da Hora Lores, who heads the Pentecostal Generation Jesus Christ Church.
Rio designated sister city of Raanana, Israel’s Brazilian capital
Since 2015, Raanana has quickly become the primary destination for Brazilians moving to Israel.
A rising artist in Israel grew up in one of Rio’s most violent favelas
“We used to hide under the bed to protect ourselves from shooting sprees. We often had to skip over dead bodies to enter our home,” he said.
Rio’s mayor arrested weeks after inaugurating Holocaust memorial
Marcelo Crivella, 63, was granted home arrest for being part of a risk group for COVID-19.
Israeli dies after drowning in Rio De Janeiro
"The Israeli consulate in Brazil, and the Foreign Affairs Ministry's consular Department of Israelis Abroad are assisting the family during difficult times,” the Foreign Ministry said.
