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The Community was established in 1991 with a Channuka tea party at the home of Ralf and Judy Pinto. Since then all the main Chagim are celebrated with tea parties or dinners. When sufficient numbers are present an erev Shabbat service is arranged. The highlight of any year is the communal Pessach Seder, which attracts some 60 people from all parts of the Diaspora. In 1998 the community celebrated the first Bar Mitzvah in 75 years in Algarve, bringing a Sefer Torah from Lisbon. With funds raised by the Faro Cemetery Restoration Fund Inc. the historic Faro Jewish Cemetery was restored and rededicated at an impressive ceremony in 1993, since which the cemetery and its small museum is open to public.
The Community publicizes its get togethers by means of the local press, by mailing circulars to its members and is listed in the International Jewish Travel Guide.
Do contact us when visiting the Algarve and please look at our products for sale as all proceeds go to the maintenance of this wonderful project
COMUNIDADE JUDAICA DO ALGARVE
JEWISH COMMUNITY OF ALGARVE
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PURIM 5770
THE FEAST OF ESTHER
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You are invited to celebrate PURIM
with us at a TEA PARTY at our home.
Sunday 28 February 2010 at 3 p.m. Tea and Hammantaschen
Please dress the children in fancy dress (and the adults if you wish), and
bring things for the RAFFLE!
We need your support!
For security reasons It is essential to advise us that you are coming,
For your diary:- Pesach - First Night communal Seder will be on Monday evening, 29 April
Tel +351 282416710 Fax +351 282416515 Tm 968440414 Ralf.Pinto@sapo.pt
See our Website http://www.farojewishheritagecentre.org/
Sports Persons
Quelfes is part of Olhão in the Algarve and they will be having the 1st Quelfes Games”, a multi-sport event, from 11 April to 6 May 2010.
Anyone interested in competing please see: www.jogosdequelfes.com or email valedaran@hotmail.com
COMUNIDADE JUDAICA DO ALGARVE
JEWISH COMMUNITY OF ALGARVE
PASSOVER 5769--2009
1ST NIGHT SEDER Wednesday 8 APRIL - 6.30 for 7.00 p.m
in Portimão Algave Portugal
Please email us for details
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Ralf and Judy Pinto wish you a happy Pessach and
look forward to seeing you at the Seder!
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Vol 2 - Nº 8 - First published in April 1995.
Copies of JCA NEWSLETTER are archived at the British Library, Hebrew Section
Erev Rosh Hashana in Portimao.
The Jewish Community of Algarve rented the Restaurant “Do Cais” for the Erev Rosh Hashana 5769 dinner on the 29th of September 2008. The restaurant is on the first floor of the modern Clube Naval building right on the the Rio Arade. The panoramic view is of both banks, up- and down- stream. The cruise ship port, the new Portimão Museum, the three bridges, the oldest being from 1889, built by Five-Lille, the railway bridge and the 1993 twin tower road bridge.
The tables were arranged in a horseshoe, creating a really sociable atmosphere. We were specially honoured by the presence of their Excellencies, the Israeli Ambassador to Portugal, Aaron Ram and his wife Edna and their family. The final head count was 55 adults and 6 children! These included visitors from Israel, Switzerland, Brazil, Canada, Holland, Britain, the U.S.A., South Africa, and of course Algarve. Also attending were Marta Duarte from the Agência Lusa (the Portuguese Reuters) and Elisabete Rodrigues, Editor of Jornal Barla-vento.
The Canadian group included Nissan and Evelyn Goldman who hold presidencies for the Canadian Pacific Region of JNF and J. World International and other organizations. Last but not least, were Naomi Feinstein who lectures on Hatmara and Naomi Calvão, co-author of the recipe book “Sabores Judaicos Trás-osMontes” (publisher - Assírio e Alvim).
Aaron Ram brought wishes of Shana Tova from the Israeli President, Edna Ram lit the Candles, Ralf made the Kiddush and Motzi, explaining that the Challah bread for the occasion was round, to ensure a “good round year”; all joined in dipping apple into the honey for a “Sweet New Year”. Thanks were expressed to helpers Jan, Edith, John, the Adlers and to João, the manager of the restaurant. Ralf then sounded the Shofa, called by Jakov Roman. During the meal, Frank Watson expressed thanks to Judy for the excellence of the tradit-ional foods she had prepared and the fact of her and Ralf organizing these events for the past 17 years.
Purim..
was celebrated at Ralf and Judy’s apartment in Portimão. The raffle brought a €108, with everyone satisfied with the prizes they had drawn!
Chanukah
will be at Ralf and Judy’s apartment in Portimão on Sunday 21st December at 13h30. Please bring your own picnic and utensils – also your Chanukia with 2 candles for a communal lighting. The Hendells gave us excellent books, which we will sell for Funds.
Diary 2009
Purim 8 March
Pessach 8 April
Rosh Hashanah 18 Sept
Chanukah 13 December
Jewish Community of Algarve
Rua Júdice Biker 11 – 5º
8500-701 Portimão
tel +351 282416710f
fax +351282416515
Móbile 968440414
FJHCentre+351 289 829 525
João Vieira 936394488
Email
Ralf.Pinto@sapo.pt
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COMUNIDADE JUDAICA DO ALGARVE
JEWISH COMMUNITY OF ALGARVE
PASSOVER 5768--2008-FIRST NIGHT SEDER
SATURDAY 19 APRIL - 6.30 for 7.00 p.m
In Praia Da Rocha
Adults - €20,00 each Children (up to 6yrs free)
Matzo 900gm - €13/bx
MatzoMeal - €7,50/bx (500gm)
Notes: 1. Reservations only accepted with payment – (by 10 April) *
2. Judy has hurt her wrist, so she is looking for volunteers to help with the traditional Pessach dishes. Judy would shop for the ingredients and you prepare the dishes at your home and bring to the Seder venue at 5p.m. on the day.
3. If you wish to join in the reading of the Hagadah, please phone in advance.
Ralf and Judy Pinto wish you a happy Pessach and look forward to seeing you at the Seder!
*Venue and Payment details from Tel +351 282416710 Fax +351 282416515
Tm 968440414 Ralf.Pinto@sapo.pt
JCA NEWSLETTER
TISHRI 5768 SEPT. 2007
Vol 2 - Nº 6 - First published in April 1995.
Copies of JCA NEWSLETTER are archived at the British Library, Hebrew Section.
Rosh Hashana 5768
Menu
Hotel Jupiter
€20 p.person
**Chopped Herring
**Chopped Liver
**Gefilte Fish (fried - **baked)
**Tuna Rissoles
**Aubergines in Curry Sauce
**Potato Latkes
**Pumpkin Fritters
**Fried Fish
**Carrot Kugel
**Nutbake
**Falafel
**Chalah
Roast Chicken and 3 Salads
Fruit Salad
Honey Cakes Marshmallows: Meringues
Wine and water
** Traditional foods prepared by Judy
60 persons attended the 12th of September Erev Rosh Hashana Dinner this year. The event was held at the Restaurant of the Hotel Jupiter**** in Praia da Rocha.
The evening opened with words of welcome to:-
Newcomers, who will be in the Algarve in the future, include Lisa Primhack, the Levey family, and Jenny Askenazi. Then there was David Grunstein, touring Portugal from Australia who brought 3 back packing young friends with him. Then too we thank those members who brought friends – all helping make the evening more enjoyable and memorable! A birthday wish went to Oded, who shared his celebration with us all.
Wishes for their return to health went to Goff Burnard and Alex Livingstone who were unable to attend, as was Helmut Arnold who is well on the road to recovery. A special welcome to Julian Bub, who looks so well after major health problems. The Yomtov candles were kindled by Barbara Rubie, after which David Rubie called the notes for Ralf to blow the Shofa. Ralf then made Kiddush, followed by the Motzi and then all those present joined in with dipping the Apple in Honey for a sweet year! The Buffet Table being declared open followed this. The evening proved to be one of good food, good company and good chat.
Channukah will be a picnic lunch at the Pinto home in Portimão on Sunday 9th December
The Faro Jewish Herit-age Centre has seen increased visitor num- bers since opening the Isaac Bitton Synagogue Museum on June 3rd! Please recommend that friends and acquaint-ances visit this Historic Jewish Site! They will be not be disappointed! After all, it is the only remaining vestige of the 1st post inquisition Jewish presence in Portugal!
Jewish Community of.
Algarve
Rua Júdice Biker 11 – 5º
8500-701 Portimão
tel +351 282416710
fax +351 282416515
Móbile 968440414
Cemetery 351 289 829 525
Ralf.Pinto@sapo.pt
www.farojewishheritagecentre.org/
www.commandvideo.com/Faro/default.asp (Gravelist)
http://www.cilisboa.org/
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JCA NEWSLETTER
Sivan 5767 – 3 June 2007
Vol 2 - Nº 4 - First published in April 1995.
Copies of JCA NEWSLETTER are archived at the British Library, Hebrew Section
Isaac Bitton Synagogue Museum Opening Ceremony at the Historic Faro Jewish Cemetery.
Sunday the 3rd of June 2007 was a warm and sunny day in Faro. Approximately 200 people from as far afield as England and Ireland, Ilinois and even Jacksonville U.S.A., also a contingent from Lisbon and of course the Algarve, were present to witness this milestone event to honour the memory of Isaac “Ike” Bitton. One of Ike’s memorable philosophies was that ”if you do not honour the dead, you cannot respect the living! The Câmara Municipal de Faro (CMF), as at previous ceremonies, provided the sound system, awnings with seating and arranged covers for the monuments that were to be unveiled. The CMF also put down a permanent calçada’d pavement from the Rua Leão Penedo, along the cemetery wall, round the front lawns, providing proper access to the entrance of the Cemetery. This, combined with a decorative new fence enclosing the well-kept front lawns backed by 18 tall cypress trees, give visitors and tourists a new appreciation of the beauty and serenity of this historic site. This cemetery is after all the only remaining vestige of the 1st post inquisition Jewish presence in Portugal!
Our sincere thanks also go to the parking area concessionaries, Sient, for allowing free parking for all those attending our ceremony!
The M.C., Dr. Arnaldo José Guerreiro, welcomed those present. He called on Dr José Oulman Carp, President of the Comunidade Israelita de Lisboa, to speak before the 3 new flagpoles respectively flying flags for the Faro Cemetery Restoration Fund Inc.: the Comunidade Israelita de Lisboa: and the Jewish Community of Algarve. Dr Oulman Carp expressed his pleasure at seeing the progress made in keeping this important Jewish Heritage in Faro alive for future generations. He recorded his community’s appreciation for the work being done.
The next speaker was the Vice President of the Restoration Fund, Eng. Ralf Pinto, who unveiled a new signpost, listing the new Museum, the monuments and the all the homages paid at the Cemetery. He pointed out that the additions and developments at the site during 15 years since it’s restoration had turned it into a true tourist attraction and this demanded that it be appropriately renamed to “The Faro Jewish Heritage Centre”. He also mentioned that the Ministry of Culture would now include the site in the official “Portuguese Cultural Route”. It was his wife, Judith that had, in December 1991, in his absence, held a small Channuka party at their flat in Portimão, and that in lighting the Menorah that day she had rekindled the
Flame of Judaism and established the Jewish Community of Algarve (JCA) and that she is the true driving force that keeps it going. He thanked the members of the JCA for their constant support of this project, mentioning that the Faro Jewish Heritage Centre and the JCA were interdependent.
Eng. José Saul Pinto then unveiled a replica of the tombstone of Joseph de Tomar, who had died in 1315. It is mounted on a granite pillar sculpted by Fernanda Assis, The stone was found in a military embattlement (near the present cemetery), in c. 1870, whence it was moved to the cemetery wall and later to the Tomar Museum. In Portugal it is one of only 7 remaining ancient stones with Hebrew lettering, José expressed his pride at being his father’s son.
The Ceremony then moved to the tiled Monument to Samuel Gacon. This was a gift from the Câmara of Faro and was unveiled by its President, Dr. José Apolinário. The President explained that it was Gacon, who had in his shop in Faro carried out the first ever printing in Portugal – The Pentateuch (5 books of Moses) in Hebrew, which was published on the 30th of June 1487! The monument was designed in traditional Portuguese tiles (azuleijos), painted by D. Célia Mendes of Quartro Elementos in Faro. It depicts a Guttenberg press and the 1st page of the Pentateuch, comfortably legible to the Hebrew reader. The British Library has the only known original edition of this book in its Hebrew section and in 1991, the Civil Governor of Faro commissioned a limited facsimile edition – a copy of which may be viewed at the Museum.
David and Joseph, Ike Bitton’s grandsons, also directors of the FCRFInc., then unveiled a memorial plaque honouring their late grandfather with reference to a new hand wash fountain, an indispensable facility for persons leaving the cemetery.
Late Ike’s son, Michael I. Bitton, cut the ribbon for the Isaac Bitton Synagogue Museum. He expressed his thanks for all the effort that had been made over 15 years, since his father’s dream of seeing the cemetery restored, become reality.
The furniture of the original 1820 synagogue at Rua Castilho nº4 in downtown Faro were now restored, and safe in their new home. The fact of their preservation over 40 years since the demolition of the Synagogue was the tireless effort of Advocate, the late, Semtob Dreiblatt Sequerra – we owe him a great debt of gratitude! A Jewish wedding is depicted before the Ark with suitably attired mannequins under a real hand painted chupa (canopy) and with wedding music adding to the occasion.
The closing speech was by the Hon. Aaron Ram, Israeli Ambassador to Portugal. He expressed his pleasure at having been invited to this important event. He thanked all the persons involved, from the donors to the well-wishers, for what had been achieved!
Michelle Pinto then presented copies of Isaac Bitton’s award winning DVD “Without the Past” and a souvenir escudo coin set to each, the Mayor and the Ambassador.
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