European Days of Jewish Culture / 2026

Oporto

Portugal is experiencing a remarkable revival of its Jewish cultural heritage, particularly in Porto with its magnificent Kadoorie Synagogue. We meet the leaders of the Jewish community…

Young people visiting the Jewish museum of Porto
João Bizarro Fotografia

Which event will you organize for this year’s EDJC?
The usual program will take place: museums open, central synagogue open, art gallery and cinemas also open. The musical choir will perform again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSTel7fHPJY

Are there exhibitions and other cultural events scheduled for 2026-7?
Our work aims precisely to improve the world as best we can.

https://portuguesejewishnews.com/news/ynet-global-portugal-recognizes-porto-jewish-community-education-project-as-being-of-manifest-cultural-interest/

Do you feel there’s a tikkun olam willingness in the sharing of Jewish heritage after those 3 terrible years?

The legacy of each of us is to be Jewish, in work and in life, today and always. To be Jewish is to honor the present, the past and the future. That is why we work so hard thinking about those who have passed and also those who are to come.