2026 Portugal | Torah In Motion

2026 Portugal

Travel Dates: Tuesday August 4, 2026 to Wednesday August 12, 2026

Uncover the hidden legacy of Jewish life in Portugal, from medieval communities to the stories of courage and renewal that shaped its history

 

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Meet the speaker

Dr. Marc Shapiro

Marc B. Shapiro holds the Weinberg Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Scranton. A graduate of Brandeis (BA) and Harvard (PhD), he is the author of numerous books, articles, and reviews and is a popular scholar in residence at synagogues around the world. He has written Between the Yeshiva World and Modern Orthodoxy and The Limits of Orthodox Theology, both of which were National Jewish Book Award Finalists. Other books of his include Saul Lieberman and the Orthodox, Studies in Maimonides and His Interpreters, and Changing

Dr. Marc Shapiro bio & resources

Blogs from tours

Humbling History

I have long had an interest in Jewish history, finding it inspiring and illuminating to be part of a people who go back 4,000 years, who have lived in…

Commentary from Cascais

Portugal is one of the few countries in Europe in which no Jews were deported during World War ll. The only Portuguese Jews to be killed in the Holoca…

Beauty in Belmonte

The ancient town of Belmonte is nestled in the mountains of Portugal, with breathtaking views and beautifully cobblestoned streets steeped in history.…