The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rio-de-janeiro/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rio de Janeiro | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rio-de-janeiro/ 32 32 Brazilian police arrest two over alleged bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazilian-police-arrest-two-over-alleged-bomb-plot-targeting-lady-gaga-concert/ Mon, 05 May 2025 06:24:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541717 Singer's free show last week drew some 2.5 million fans to Copacabana Beach and went on as planned; police say suspects sought to target Brazil’s LGBTQ community.

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]]> Rio’s new Holocaust memorial takes visitors on victims’ journey of survival https://www.timesofisrael.com/rios-new-holocaust-memorial-takes-visitors-on-victims-journey-of-survival/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:39:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2930398 Memorial also commemorates non-Jewish victims of Nazis; main exhibition includes mementos of those persecuted in Holocaust, database of survivors who built new life in Brazil

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]]> Brazil police find ‘monstrous’ Nazi material in home of suspected child abuser https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazil-police-find-monstrous-nazi-material-in-home-of-suspected-child-abuser/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:45:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2627902 Over 1,000 items found including insignias, documents, uniforms, flags, a rifle and a machine gun in collection suspect says is worth over 2.5 million euros

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]]> Online shiva in Brazil gets threats: ‘I’ll enter synagogues, kill everyone’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/online-shiva-in-brazil-gets-threats-ill-enter-synagogues-kill-everyone/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:21:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2606376 Mourning ceremony for beloved former Jewish school principal in Rio de Janeiro disrupted by scenes of Adolf Hitler, pornography and loud music

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]]> Rio designated as sister city of Israel’s Brazilian immigrant capital https://www.timesofisrael.com/rio-de-janeiro-designated-as-sister-city-of-israels-brazilian-capital/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:04:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2494590 Head of Rio Jewish federation says both the Brazilian city and Ra'anana 'are magnets of newcomers, where everyone feels at home'

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]]> Rio’s pro-Israel mayor, Marcelo Crivella, arrested on corruption charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/rios-pro-israel-mayor-marcelo-crivella-arrested-on-corruption-charges/ Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:59:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2454967 Council leader, who just two weeks ago inaugurated a Holocaust museum, says accusations he received bribes from companies contracted by the city are political persecution

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]]> Rio de Janeiro inaugurates new Holocaust memorial with 72-foot tower https://www.timesofisrael.com/rio-de-janeiro-inaugurates-new-holocaust-memorial-with-72-foot-tower/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:54:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2448941 Widow of the local Jewish politician who conceptualized the memorial says she hopes students will visit often, so they'll 'know better what the Holocaust and the Nazi regime were'

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]]> Brazilian Jewish businessman accused of pyramid con arrested after year on lam https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazilian-jewish-businessman-accused-of-pyramid-con-arrested-after-year-on-lam/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:34:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2428507 Some 3,000 clients reportedly taken in by Madoff-like scheme; TV station report showing photos of suspect Jonas Jaimovick holding Torah scroll draws outrage from Rio councilwoman

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]]> Rio de Janeiro’s Jews adapt as virus wreaks havoc on Brazil, infects president https://www.timesofisrael.com/rio-de-janeiros-jews-adapt-as-virus-wreaks-havoc-on-brazil-infects-president/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:40:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2342533 With cases skyrocketing nationwide and Bolsonaro confirmed infected, beach city's Jewish community turns to online dance, chats and lessons, and many consider making move to Israel

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]]> Cherished Jewish Brazilian artist and educator dies of COVID-19 https://www.timesofisrael.com/cherished-jewish-brazilian-artist-and-educator-dies-of-covid-19/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:14:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2271418 Daniel Azulay, who was renowned for his children's TV characters and drawings of Jerusalem, dies at 72; had been battling leukemia

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]]> Israeli man drowns during trip to Rio de Janeiro https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-drowns-during-trip-to-rio-de-janeiro/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:19:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2254466 Foreign Ministry says it's in touch with the 45-year-old's family, working to bring his body to Israel for burial

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]]> Rio de Janeiro dedicates upscale public square to Lubavitcher rebbe https://www.timesofisrael.com/rio-de-janeiro-dedicates-upscale-public-square-to-lubavitcher-rebbe/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:19:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2244270 City's first lady Sylvia Jane Crivella praises the late rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who 'left precious teachings for all humankind'

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]]> Rio de Janeiro’s non-Jewish governor joins global Jewish pride campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/rio-de-janeiros-non-jewish-governor-joins-global-jewish-pride-campaign/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2216373 Wilson Witzel says he wants to give 'voice and strength' to American Jewish Committee initiative against anti-Semitism

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]]> Far-right Rio governor likens drug dealers to Hezbollah, vows to act like Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-rio-governor-likens-drug-dealers-to-hezbollah-vows-to-act-like-israel/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:59:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2113528 'You don't want to die? Don't go on the street with a gun,' says tough-talking former judge Wilson Witzel

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]]> Rio mayor joins viral campaign to raise awareness of Holocaust https://www.timesofisrael.com/rio-mayor-joins-viral-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-holocaust/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:46:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2003117 Marcelo Crivella gathers his staff for a photo with a #WeRemember poster ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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