Never Before Seen in Brazil: The Shroud of Turin
The unique display of the linen sheet, supposedly used upon the death of Jesus Christ, known as The Shroud of Turin, was on exhibition at the Palladium Shopping Center. The exhibition features a copy of the Shroud produced in Turin, along with replicas of the scourges, crown of thorns and nails produced in Israel. Additionally, there are life-size More...
Chico Xavier: Brazil’s Un-Foreign Minister
By B. Michael Rubin This year on Good Friday, April 2, Brazil celebrated what would have been the 100th birthday of Chico Xavier. Xavier is revered by Brazilians, particularly the people of Uberaba, where he lived More...
Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah is the first and second days of the first Jewish month of Tishrei. It marks the beginning of the Jewish new year. Sunset on September 19, 2009 marked the beginning of the year 5770. On this important More...
