New Chabad Couple in Porto
Hi there,
I just heard back from the Chabad rabbi in Cascais (nice New Yorker) that a Chabad rabbi and wife are now in Porto. They moved to Porto a few months ago. I was wondering who might like to join me in welcoming them with a visit. Their names are Rabbi Haim and Hannah Chettrit. I have found that Chabad has always been very welcoming to Jewish expats and tourists in our travels in Asia. They usually put on an amazing Purim party. Of course, they are strict with an Orthodox, traditional definition of Jewishness. In the past, they also have a "don't ask, don't tell" on LGBT issues and are extremely helpful in celebrating Jewishness (supplying Chanukah candles, matzah and hosting diverse Shabbat dinners).
I hope my posting will not be polarizing to anyone and illicit a negative response.
There is plenty of room in Porto for a rich and diverse Jewish community.
I did but there are Shomer Shabbat issues. They are doing an all night study event for the huge community of French, Jewish young people here. The rabbi is from Paris.