Buenos Aires, Argentina

0 Sports Culture

The Cholent in The Cholent · 30 Jan

In an engaging interview, Seattle's Fox 13 sports director Aaron Levine reflects on what he considers a 'golden age' for Seattle sports, highlighted by the Seahawks' unexpected Super Bowl run, the Mariners' close bid for a World Series, and the Sounders' cup victory over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.

0 Communities Education

We know the Jewish world is global — but we also need to experience it

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jan

Reflecting on a century-old story of two Sephardic Jewish immigrants shouting "Yehudi!" in Seattle to find community, the importance of experiencing and connecting with global Jewish life is emphasized.

0 Communities Education

Amid critical doctor shortage, Israel launches international program to bring 2,000 physicians by 2029

Larry Luxner in JTA · 22 Jan

Israel is addressing its severe doctor shortage with the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), aiming to attract 2,000 international physicians by 2029.

0 Communities Politics

Why New York's Sephardic Jews are more Zionist — and more wary of Mamdani — than their Ashkenazi neighbors

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 22 Jan

In New York City, the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities are more Zionist and skeptical of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies than their Ashkenazi counterparts.

0 Politics Israel

Jared Kushner presents plan for ‘New Gaza’ at Davos as Trump launches Board of Peace with Israel absent

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 Jan

Jared Kushner revealed a comprehensive, $25 billion plan for reconstructing Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing a phased approach that starts with reopening the Rafah crossing and aims to create a demilitarized, prosperous territory with new infrastructure.

0 Holocaust Art

This Holocaust survivor turned creativity into an act of resistance.

Lee Tanenbaum in Future of Jewish · 20 Jan

Joseph Bau, a Holocaust survivor and artist, used creativity as a means of resistance against oppression.

0 Communities Leadership

She helped rescue the Torahs from their burning synagogue. A year later, the congregation is thriving.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 7 Jan

A year after the devastating Eaton Fire destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilient synagogue community is thriving, adapting to temporary worship spaces at a local church while planning for a rebuild.

0 Politics Antisemitism

After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran and Hezbollah

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 5 Jan

Following the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the mission to combating Iran and Hezbollah's influence in Venezuela.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Deadly Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach comes after years of escalating antisemitic incidents in Australia

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 14 Dec 2025

Australia's Jewish community is grappling with a surge in antisemitic violence that culminated in a tragic attack during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, where gunmen killed 11 people and injured nearly 30 others.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Left-wing Argentine lawmakers pledge allegiance to ‘free Palestine’ in their oaths of office

Juan Melamed in JTA · 8 Dec 2025

During recent swearing-in ceremonies in Argentina, several left-wing lawmakers deviated from traditional oaths, turning the event into a politically charged scene advocating for a free Palestine.

0 Art History

From Buenos Aires to Warsaw, ‘The Bride’ comes home

Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett in Forward · 21 Nov 2025

After almost a century abroad, the painting "The Bride" by Polish Jewish artist Maurycy Minkowski has found a new home at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw.

0 Gender/Identity Torah

Women Are Rewriting the Role of Torah Scribe

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 20 Nov 2025

Women scribes are revolutionizing Jewish tradition as they take on the historically male domain of Torah writing.

0 Politics Communities

Mamdani’s ‘Affordability’ Grift

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 20 Nov 2025

The article by Armin Rosen critically examines New York City's political and economic climate following Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor, highlighting the contentious issue of rent control in an affordability-focused campaign.

0 Jewish Law Politics

While Jews criticize Israel, Israel looks after Jews everywhere.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct 2025

Israel's intelligence services act as the unseen guardians for Jewish communities worldwide, offering protection regardless of political debates surrounding the Jewish state.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Hitler Is Back in Style

Austin Petersen in Tablet · 23 Oct 2025

The article explores the troubling trend of the liberty movement's ideological shift towards antisemitism and alt-right extremism, epitomized by a resurgence of pro-Hitler sentiments and conspiracy theories within some libertarian circles.

0 Education Holocaust

A 21-year-old from rural Argentina travels 5,000 miles to learn — and teach — tolerance

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Oct 2025

Agustina Cruz, a 21-year-old from rural Argentina, traveled to Washington, D.C., becoming the first recipient of the White Rose Award for her advocacy for marginalized Roma families.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Jews have a right to win.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Oct 2025

Joshua Hoffman reflects on Sukkot as a symbol of Jewish resilience and unity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global challenges.

0 Literature Culture

Letters to the Editor: Keep Buying Jewish Books

Editor in Hadassah · 3 Oct 2025

Readers of Hadassah Magazine provide a variety of responses to the July/August 2025 issue, highlighting the importance of continuing to buy and engage with Jewish literature.

0 Culture Education

What Parents Lose When They Don’t Raise Their Kids Jewish

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Sep 2025

Joshua Hoffman explores the multifaceted impact on Jewish parents who choose not to raise their children within Jewish traditions and identity.

0 Communities Politics

Buenos Aires mayor vows to punish teacher who waved Palestinian flag during school ceremony

Juan Melamed in JTA · 12 Sep 2025

In Buenos Aires, disciplinary action is being taken against Federico Puy, an elementary school teacher and union leader, for unfurling a Palestinian flag and expressing solidarity with Palestinian teachers and children during a school event on Teachers Day.

0 Holocaust Communities

‘You Will Survive’

Magali Druscovich in Tablet · 12 Sep 2025

The article chronicles the life of Francisco Wichter, a Holocaust survivor who triumphed over unimaginable adversity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Argentine lawmaker indicted over anti-Israel social media posts, in a first

Juan Melamed in JTA · 8 Aug 2025

Vanina Biasi, an Argentine lawmaker from the left-wing Workers Party, has become the first legislator in Argentina to be indicted for antisemitism over social media posts comparing Israel to the Nazi regime and labeling it a genocide state.

0 Holocaust Literature

A story of a child who fought the Nazis his own way

Miriam Udel in Forward · 1 Aug 2025

During the Holocaust, Yiddish children's literature captured the spirit of resistance among young Jews facing Nazi oppression.

0 History Culture

Ukraine in the words of a murdered Yiddish poet

Maia Evrona in Forward · 31 Jul 2025

The Night of the Murdered Poets on August 12, 1952, saw the execution of 13 Jewish intellectuals in the Soviet Union, including five Yiddish writers originally from Ukraine.

0 Music Culture

What Is Your Favorite Yerushalayim Niggun?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jul 2025

Exploring the deep connection between music and Jewish longing, particularly regarding Yerushalayim, this article showcases various Jewish artists sharing their favorite niggunim about Jerusalem.

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