FAQs

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When should I book flights and a hotel/bnb?

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As early as you're ready! March is one of the gentler months, but the earlier the better.

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How should I get around Lisbon & Sintra?

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Lisbon and Sintra are very walkable (but bring sneakers for those hills) and Ubers are widely available. For transport to the venue, check out the Travel page!

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What's the dress code?

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Check out the Schedule page for details! (Spoiler: casual for the cocktail hour, classy for the ceremony.)

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What's the weather like in late March?

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The average high in Lisbon will be around 68 degrees Fahrenheit (~20 Celsius) and the average low will be around 52 degrees Fahrenheit (~11 Celsius).

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Kosher in Lisbon: Where can I buy groceries?

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1. Liberty (American store with small kosher section) Address: Largo de Sao Sebastiao de Pedreira 9 2. Kosher in Portugal (Small kosher store, makes home deliveries) Address: Rua do Salitre, 175 A, Lisbon Website for delivery: https://kosherinportugal.pt/ 3. Portuel (Small kosher store) Address: Rua Gomes Freire 146A , 1150-180 Lisboa Website: http://portuel-kosher-portugal.pt/sobre-nos/

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Kosher in Lisbon: Where can I order meal delivery?

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Fast Kosher Portugal delivers anywhere in Portugal Website: https://www.fastkosherportugal.com/wwwfastkosherportugalcom Email to coordinate: fastkosher@outlook.pt Note: For large group orders, order 1 month in advance

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Kosher in Lisbon: Where can I get Shabbat meals?

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You may need to order ahead or buy groceries. But there are also a few locals who offer kosher bnbs/Shabbat meals. From the Chabbad: "While Chabad does not have a catering service we try to have prepared meals available for delivery, for those who need kosher food. For €25, we can send baguette, main dish and two side dishes and dessert. A bottle of wine is €10. Delivery, by taxi to Lisbon is €45. Please note, we are not a caterer and do not have menu options, we will provide what we have available. We will need 24 hours notice." Email: chabadpt@gmail.com Kosher bnb: Address: Avenida alvares Cabral, Lisbon, Portugal Email: lisbon.kosher@clix.pt Kosher food: Mrs. Assor (Wife of the late rabbi of Lisbon, Hashgacha is approved by Orthodox Rabbi) Address: 38- 1 Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, Lisbon, Portugal Phone: 351-21-386-0396

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Shabbat in Lisbon: What else to know?

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Shul (Sephardic): Sinagoga Shaare Tikva Rua Alexandre Herculano, nº 59 1250 Lisboa Services begin Friday at 7PM and Shabbat morning at 9AM. NOTE: If you plan to visit, please email security at seguranca@cilisboa.org with a copy of your passports so they can expect you. According to the Chabbad, "if they don't respond, do not be concerned." Note: There's no eruv in Lisbon (except the tiny town of Belmonte). Reform shul: Ohel Jacob Address: Rua Filipe da Mata, 103 – 2.º Andar 1600-070 Lisboa Website: https://hehaver-oheljacob.org/en/welcome-to-ohel-jacob-synagogue/

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Other Chabbad reccs?

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Tours in Hebrew: Rona at info.portugo@gmail.com or Arik at Arik@israeliinportugal.com Driver: Mr. Nuno at +351 918 355 667 Jewish history walking tour: Professor Paulo Scheffer at https://www.lisbonexplorer.com/jewish-lisbon-tour-2.html Chabbad email: chabadpt@gmail.com