Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

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Michael Bernstein in Lehrhaus · 14 Jun

Michael Bernstein explores the controversial presence of national flags, particularly American and Israeli, in synagogue sanctuaries, arguing they can be seen as modern idols distracting from prayer.

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Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event as Argentina courts European Jews

Juan Melamed in Forward · 10 Jun

Argentine President Javier Milei emphasized Judeo-Christian values at a notable Chabad-Lubavitch event, marking the yahrzeit of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

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The Enigmas of Arrival

Matthew Fishbane in Tablet · 10 Jun

Amidst Argentina's economic turmoil, a bizarre scene unfolds as a truck carrying beef flips over in a Buenos Aires neighborhood, prompting riots among locals desperate for food due to skyrocketing prices.

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Martín Sivak in Tablet · 5 May

Martín Sivak accompanies Leila Gianni, a provocative political candidate in Buenos Aires, as she uses unconventional methods to gain attention in her campaign.

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Jewish library and Chabad near Buenos Aires attacked, Argentine Jewish advocates say

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 4 May

A Jewish library and a Chabad center near Buenos Aires were attacked in a series of antisemitic incidents in La Plata, Argentina.

0 History Antisemitism

50 years after the Dirty War, Argentinians remember the Jews who ‘disappeared’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 26 Mar

As Argentina commemorates the 50th anniversary of its 1976 military coup, attention is drawn to the disproportionately high number of Jewish individuals among the disappeared during the Dirty War—estimated at 1,900 Jews, significantly exceeding their population representation.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jewish artist expelled from Argentinian street fair after dispute over Palestinian flag: ‘Zionists out’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 5 Mar

A Jewish artist in Buenos Aires faced an antisemitic backlash at the San Telmo street fair after objecting to a neighboring vendor's display of a Palestinian flag, which she claimed supported terrorism.

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Zionism is worth fighting for

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Feb

The evolution of Zionism's meaning and its perception among Jews is the focus of this piece, which explores how the term has been greatly misinterpreted and distorted over time.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash

Juan Melamed in JTA · 21 Jan

Argentina's Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef Chehebar reaffirmed a century-old ban on local conversions, allowing them only if conducted in Israel.

0 Sports Communities

Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman now plays soccer for a Jewish club in Buenos Aires

Juan Melamed in JTA · 19 Sep 2025

Retired Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman, who once ranked as high as No. 8 in the world, has returned to his roots by playing soccer for Barkojba, a Jewish sports club in Buenos Aires.

0 Communities Antisemitism

3 Ways Jewish College Students are Building Strength Amid Hate

People of the Pod · 15 Aug 2025

Jewish college students globally are responding to rising antisemitism by establishing supportive communities on their campuses, evident in stories from Australia, Argentina, and the U.S.

0 Politics History

What the Media Won’t Tell You About the Israel-Iran War

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun 2025

The piece provides a detailed examination of the Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting aspects often overlooked by mainstream media.

0 History Holocaust

Argentine Supreme Court discovers over 80 boxes of forgotten Nazi documents

Grace Gilson in JTA · 12 May 2025

In a significant archival discovery, the Argentine Supreme Court has found over 80 boxes containing Nazi documents, which were originally sent from the Nazi German embassy in Tokyo to diplomats in Argentina in 1941.

0 Culture History

What Is Pope Francis' Legacy With the Jewish Community?

People of the Pod · 22 Apr 2025

Rabbi Noam Marans reflects on Pope Francis' lasting impact on Catholic-Jewish relations, highlighting his alignment with Jews and Israel through symbolic acts, such as visiting Israel and condemning antisemitism.

0 Leadership Culture

Pope Francis, who advanced church’s relationships with Jews, dies at 88

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, played a significant role in advancing Catholic-Jewish relations through dialogue and reconciliation, actively countering antisemitism.

0 Politics History

Andrew Roberts: The Historical Case for Trump’s Gaza Plan

Andrew Roberts in The Free Press · 10 Feb 2025

Andrew Roberts argues that historical precedents justify President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza following Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Literature Culture

Book Review | Jews at the End of the World

E.Kinney Zalesne in Moment · 23 Jan 2025

Julia Kornberg's debut novel, "Berlin Atomized," paints a harrowing picture of a dystopian world through the experiences of the Jewish Goldstein siblings from Buenos Aires.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In Argentina, Milei gives top legal role to former justice minister who resigned over neo-Nazi ties

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 4 Dec 2023

Javier Milei, Argentina's president-elect, has appointed Rodolfo Barra to lead the nation's top legal office, reigniting controversy due to Barra's past as a member of an antisemitic group.

0 History Holocaust

Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number, Jacobo Timerman (1981)

Matthew Fishbane in Tablet · 17 Sep 2013

Jacobo Timerman's memoir, "Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number," serves as a profound reflection on his harrowing experiences during Argentina's Dirty War, drawing powerful parallels with the themes of the Holocaust.

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