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Argentina’s Javier Milei likens Jewish foreign minister to Abraham the patriarch during swearing-in ceremony

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Nov

Argentinian President Javier Milei, known for his affinity for Judaism despite being Catholic, invoked the Torah's Lech Lecha portion when swearing in the new Jewish foreign minister, Gerardo Werthein.

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Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he fired

Juan Melamed in JTA · 1 Nov

In a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy, newly elected President Javier Milei has appointed Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman and former ambassador, as the country's foreign minister.

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‘A Sukkah on the Argentine grasslands’ (short story)

Miriam Udel in Forward · 11 Oct

Miriam Udel's translation of Zina Rabinowitz's story "A Sukkah on the Pampa" explores the challenges faced by a Jewish family of early 20th-century agricultural settlers in Argentina.

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‘Serve the nation, kill a Jew’ graffiti written on prominent Buenos Aires monument

Juan Melamed in JTA · 10 Oct

A disturbing antisemitic slogan, "Serve the nation, kill a Jew," was recently graffitied on a monument in Parque Rivadavia, Buenos Aires, unsettling the local Jewish community.

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Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7

Juan Melamed in JTA · 16 Sep

Argentina has seen a dramatic 44% rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023, largely following the October 7 attack on Israel.

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Josh Hochschuler // Green Acres Nursery and Supply

Ami Magazine in Ami · 11 Sep

Josh Hochschuler transitioned from a life with minimal Jewish engagement to becoming deeply involved in the Chabad community after a transformational teen trip to Israel.

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Police in Argentina arrest 7 accused of plotting terror attacks on Jewish targets

Juan Melamed in JTA · 19 Aug

Police in Argentina recently arrested seven individuals who were allegedly part of an Islamic terrorist organization planning attacks on Jewish targets, including synagogues.

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Avi Weiss on the AMIA Bombing 30 Years Later (Rebroadcast)

Tikvah · 19 Jul

Avi Weiss reflects on his journey to Argentina following the 1994 AMIA bombing and the subsequent cover-up by Argentine authorities.

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Why I am going to Argentina

eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Jul

Jonathan Greenblatt reflects on his decision to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the deadly AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires and highlights the importance of remembering the victims who lost their lives to terrorism fueled by antisemitism.

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Uncover the Blood in Buenos Aires

Avi Weiss in Tablet · 18 Jul

The article reflects on the 30th anniversary of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires that killed 85 individuals and injured 300, being the most significant attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust.

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Argentina declares Hamas a terrorist organization, in move designed to show support for Israel

Juan Melamed in JTA · 15 Jul

Argentina has declared Hamas a terrorist organization as a symbolic gesture of support for Israel, following President Javier Mileis' shift away from the country's pro-Palestinian stance.

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In landmark ruling, Argentine court says Iran and Hezbollah were responsible for 1994 Jewish center bombing

Juan Melamed in JTA · 12 Apr

An Argentine court has ruled that Iran and Hezbollah were responsible for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people.

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Speaking at Miami synagogue, Argentina’s Javier Milei reveals he has Jewish heritage

Juan Melamed in JTA · 11 Apr

Argentinian politician Javier Milei, known for his support of Israel, revealed his Jewish heritage at a Miami synagogue event where he was honored as an International Ambassador of Light.

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Meet Argentina’s Axel Wahnish, the first rabbi ever to be appointed as an ambassador to Israel

Juan Melamed in JTA · 9 Apr

Argentina is on the cusp of confirming Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish as its ambassador to Israel, a historic appointment as the first rabbi ever to serve in this role.

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A professional soccer tournament in Argentina features a Jewish team for the first time in 57 years

Juan Melamed in Forward · 2 Mar

Nutico Hacoaj, representing a Jewish community center in Tigre, Argentina, is the first Jewish soccer team to compete in a national tournament in 57 years.

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Argentina’s Jewish umbrella group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office

Juan Melamed in Forward · 22 Feb

Argentina's President Javier Milei has decided to close the country's anti-discrimination office, prompting criticism from Jewish leaders.

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Argentine President Comes to Israel “to Say Thank You” // Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, Argentina’s future ambassador to Israel, talks about Javier Milei’s recent historic visit

Isaac Horovitz in Ami · 14 Feb

Javier Milei, the newly elected president of Argentina, recently visited Israel as his first international trip.

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A Chasidishe Non-Jew // My interactions and impressions of President Milei of Argentina

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 14 Feb

The author recounts their meeting with Argentina's underdog presidential candidate, President Milei.

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Argentina will move its embassy to Jerusalem, Javier Milei announces during emotional visit

Juan Melamed in Forward · 7 Feb

Argentina's President, Javier Milei, announced during his visit to Israel that his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem.

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Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, heads to Israel on his first overseas diplomatic trip

Juan Melamed in JTA · 6 Feb

Argentine President Javier Milei has traveled to Israel to fulfill his foreign policy pledges and pursue his personal religious aspirations.

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US charges alleged Hezbollah operative in 1994 Argentina AMIA Jewish center bombing

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 21 Dec 2023

The US Department of Justice has charged Samuel Salman El Reda, a dual Lebanese-Colombian citizen and alleged operative of Hezbollah, with playing a key role in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

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A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 19 Dec 2023

A scaled-back Israeli delegation of 74 athletes will be heading to Argentina for the Pan American Maccabi Games.

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Argentinian President-elect Milei's Affinity for Judaism

Emes Ve-Emunah · 28 Nov 2023

Javier Milei, the newly elected president of Argentina, is known for his right-wing views and provocative policies.

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Argentina’s Would-Be Jewish Trump

Martín Sivak in Tablet · 16 Nov 2023

Javier Gerardo Milei, an economist and political candidate in Argentina, has gained attention for his controversial views and proposed radical changes to the country's economy.

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Police in Argentina raid and close Nazi publisher following investigation spurred by Jewish group

BCohen in Forward · 14 Sep 2023

Police in Argentina have raided and shut down Libreria Argentina, a publishing house accused of distributing Nazi literature online.

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