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Monday, Tishrei 29, 5780. October 28, 2019. Shalom! World. Majestic Café, Rua Santa Catarina, 112. Porto - Portugal. The Majestic Café is a café that tells the Porto's history during the 20's years, from the era of the writers and artists, the Belle Epoque. The street is closed to cars, full of stores where before the high society strolls, today is full of tourists. Decreed in 1983, as a  listed property, it underwent a  large restoration preserving its charm and beauty. Worth the visit. Be sure to order a good espresso or a capuccino, accompanied by a french toast and enjoy the beautiful architecture of the place.   Shalom! Aleichem. Cultural Support: Jacob Jr. Benleumi Advisory, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst.

Thrusday, Tishrei 25, 5780. October 24, 2019. Shalom! World. Museum House Guerra Junqueiro. Rua Dom Hugo, 32. Porto - Portugal. Guerra Junqueiro House Museum is located at Rua de D. Hugo, in the historic center of Porto. Very close to the Cathedral, this building, is na exmple of nineteenth-century civil architecture and was commissioned by Domingos Brbosa, the magical canon of the Cathedraal of Porto. The house was acquired in 1934 by the daughter of the poet Guerra Junqueiro and donated by  her to  the Porto City Hall in 1940, along with poet's artistic estate. Inaugurated in 1942, it was requalified by architect Alcino Soutinho, reopening to the public in 1997, expanded with temporary exhibition áreas, reservations and new leisure áreas: auditorium, shop and a cafeteria. The Café of the Museum is an island of peace inside the Porto old center. The high  quality of the coffee, the professional and kindness service reveals the Café Museum Guerr...

Wednesday, Tishrei 17, 5780. October 16, 2019. Shalom! World. Lello Bookstore. Rua das Carmelitas, 144. Porto -  Portugal Just a five-minute walk from Porto's city center is one of the most magnificent book shops one can imagine.  In fact, it's constantly listed in the top bookstores in the world. In 2010, Lonely Planet named Livraria Lello the "Third Best Bookstore in the World!" The building first opened in 1906 and is designed by architect Xavier Esteves. The façade is a beautiful example of neo-gothic design, with just a hintof art nouveau.  Step inside, and you have a wonderland of stunning design, intricate decoration and volumes of books. From floor to ceilling ornate painted plaster provides a rich texture. Pillars are decorated with bronze bas-reliefs of Portuguese literature figures. Glass enclosed bookcases arch at  the top. Tracks on the floor warn you to watch out for sliding ladders and carts used by the staff. ...

Monday, Tishrei 16, 5780. October 14, 2019. Shalom! World. O Vicio do Café. Rua de Passos Manuel, 61. Porto - Portugal. The O Vicio do Café is a good option to escape from the crowed streets and the waves of tourists thats envolves the wonderful Porto city. Locals enjoy the Café where you can find a good coffee, service and peace. Shalom! Aleichem. Cultural Support: Jacob Jr, Benleumi, Advisor, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst.

Tuesday, Tishrei 9, 5780. October 8, 2019. Shalom! World. Esplanada do Teleférico. Rocha Leão street, s/n. Vila Nova de Gaia -  Portugal. Esplanada is a wine bar and Café with the most amazing view to the Douro River. Its very easy to find the Esplanada Café, is near the Tram Stop of Jardim do Morro.  The service and coffee are very good.  Cultural Support: Jacob  Jr. Benleumi, Advisor, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst.

Thrusday, Tishrei 4, 5780. October 3, 2019. Shalom! World. Why we Jews have rejected "the Crucified" as a messiah?  What exactly is the Messiah? The word "Messiah" is an English rendering of the Hebrew word "Mashiah", which means "Anointed". It usually refers to a person initiated into G'd's service by being anointed with oil. (Exodus 29:7, King 1:39, II Kings 9:3). Since every King and High Priest was anointed with oil, each may be referred to as "an anointed one" (a Mashiach or a Messiah). For example: "G'd forbid that I (David) should strech out my hand against the Lord's Messiah (Saul)..." (I Samuel 26:11. Cf. II Samuel 23:1, Isaiah 45:1, Psalms 20:6). Where does the Jewish concept of Messiah come from? One of the central themes of Biblical prophecy is the promise of a future age of perfection characterized by universal peace and recognition of G'd. (Isaiah 2:1-4; Zephaniah 3:9; H...

Wednesday, Tishrei 3, 5780. October 2, 2019. Shalom! World. Oswiecim - Poland. Oswiecim is situated in southern Poland, only 60  km from Krakow and 30 km from Katowice. It belongs to the Lesseer Poland Voivodship. and is close to its border with  Silesia. The town is situated in the Oswiecim Valley, near where the Sola and Przemsza Rivers join the Vistula. The modest provincial town of Oswiecim is better known by its German name "Auschwitz", and was witness to an enormous evil caused by humankind. Around 1.5 million people perished in the largest German extermination camp of the Second World War. A gruesome exposition in the former camp makes the visitors rethink their basic human values, such as humanity and dignity. One of the most active organisations is the Auschwitz Jewish Centre, which consists of an educational centre, a musem and a Synagogue that all not only commemorates the victims of Shoah, but which can also provide you w...