Sao Paulo

Faithful dog gives initiative to new law in Brazil

A dog that spent 10 years at a cemetery in São Paulo, where its owner was buried, has inspired a new law that will allow pets to be buried alongside their owners.

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Plane carrying 62 passengers crashes near Sao Paolo

Regional turboprop plane carrying 62 people crashes near Sao Paulo , killing all on board. Cause of crash not yet known.

National Security Min. meets Sao Paulo Security Secretary

Min. Itamar Ben Gvir meets Sao Paulo security secretary, discussing cooperation against crime, protection of Brazilian Jews.

Renowned Sao Paulo Jewish hospital treated soccer legend Pele

Pele spent final days being treated at the Israelite Albert Einstein Hospital, ranked 17th best in the world.

Brazilian Jewish schools close to prevent coronavirus infections

School closures 'aimed at preventing an epidemic,' statement by one of them says.

Sao Paulo governor apologizes for welcoming Hezbollah official

Brazilian state governor apologizes to Jewish community for welcoming Hezbollah official.

One of Brazil's oldest synagogues to be rededicated

Sao Paulo congregation rededicates centennial synagogue 100 years after it first opened.

'Rabbi's guest' steals $150,000 in Brazil

Jewish neighborhood in Sao Paulo repeatedly targeted by burglar pretending to be a Jew; police release him after he pays $235 bail.