Bom Fim

Bom Fim (meaning Good End in English) is a neighborhood in the city of Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. It was created by the law number 2022 from December 7, 1959.

Felipe Camarão Street, in Bom Fim.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Jewish immigrants were clustered in Bom Fim, where they built a strong community. The author Moacyr Scliar was raised in the area and wrote a novel about it.[1]

Also, there is located a highly regarded private school of the city, the Projeto school.

References
  1. Jewish Virtual Library - Porto Alegre City

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