Portugal: Oporto synagogue protected by 3.5 metre-high wall and barbed wire

The Kadoorie Mekor Haim synagogue (completed in 1938) in Oporto is the largest in the Iberian Peninsula.

As a result of increased Islamic violence against Jews in Europe and antisemitism, the Oporto Jewish community has decided to reinforce security.  A 3.5 metre-high wall with barbed wire will be built around the synagogue. Work will start in February

Asked about the situation of Jews in the country, Rabbi Daniel Litvak said that Portugal is, probably, the only country in Europe where a Jew can walk unmolested wearing a kippah.  According to Haaretz 800 Jews live in Portugal (out of a population of  11 million).

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