Rio de Janeiro
Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff
The election, which centered around the cost of living, corruption and insecurity in Brazilians' daily lives, follows a string of wins across Latin America by right-wing parties.
The blade’s edge: How four Israeli teens fenced through politics and tradition to conquer Rio
At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil
Rio de Janeiro law makes October 7 a memorial day for Israeli victims of Hamas
Why does the BRICS meeting matter for the Middle East? - analysis
The group of countries is concerned about escalation in the Middle East, saying they "condemn the military strikes againstIran ... which constitutse a violation of international law."
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
Visitors from around the world are arriving to experience the festivities.
Tragic incident in Brazil: Israeli tourist dies while trying to escape from suspected robber
Israeli tourist Alma Buhadana, 24, died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, trying to escape a robber. Israeli authorities assist her family in repatriation.
Brazilian chef David Hertz is using food to bring about social change
Over the past 20 years, Brazilian-Jewish chef David Hertz has created a cooking school, Gastromotiva, to help underprivileged Brazilians learn a trade and assist Brazil's most vulnerable citizens.
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.
