Brazil

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.

By ZEV STUB/JTA
03/05/2024

Elbit wins Brazilian army weapons tender

The decision comes amid Brazilian PM Lula da Silva's criticism of Israel.

Lula's foreign policy cause of Brazil's weak condemnation of Iran's attack, experts report

Since Lula's third term began, Brazil, once a constructive and moderate voice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has pivoted to support the Palestinians at the expense of its ties with Israel.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
17/04/2024

Ancient art and fossils: Study reveals early humans' understanding of dinosaurs

A recent study suggests prehistoric humans in Brazil created petroglyphs near dinosaur tracks, indicating intentional association. The findings may reshape views on ancient cultures and paleontology.

Amphibians use scream inaudible to humans for self-defense against predators, new study suggests

Researchers in South America have recorded the use of ultrasound by a frog for defense against predators, a first in the region, shedding light on amphibian behavior.

'A president must learn how to count': FM Katz fires back at Brazil's Lula

Katz’s response did not hold back from acknowledging the error, writing that “there should be a law that every person who wishes to become president must learn to count.”

Sao Paulo adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

In November, the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was the first city in the country to adopt the IHRA definition.

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