Purim in Barcelona blends the joyful spirit of the holiday  with the city’s diverse and growing Jewish community. Local synagogues and community centers—such as the Comunitat Jueva de Barcelona , which recently highlighted a week of lively Purim activities—host Megillah readings, costume parties, children’s events, and charity initiatives . The celebration follows the traditional themes of Purim: commemorating the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in th

Days in the Hebrew calendar begin at sunset , not midnight. So Shabbat , the weekly day of rest, starts Friday evening and ends Saturday...

Barcelona is home to several synagogues that reflect its rich Jewish heritage. The Major Synagogue of Barcelona , located in the historic...

Barcelona’s Jewish history is rich with influential figures who shaped the city’s intellectual and cultural life, especially during the...