Argentina

Milei says Bible shows 'where woke-ism leads' in Davos, urges return to Judeo-Christian roots

In the closing section of his speech, Milei referenced Moses’s confrontation with Pharaoh and the final three plagues described in Parshat Bo: locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn.

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks after the La Libertad Avanza party won the midterm election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 26, 2025.
Facade of Templo de la Libertad synagogue, Buenos Aires, Argentina, February 2, 2018

Argentina's Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirms 100-year-old ruling on conversions, sparks controversy

Palestinians walk along a street flooded by rainwater in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 13, 2026.

Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report

David (L) and Ariel Cunio.

'Every day I planned an escape': Ariel Cunio shares details of Hamas captivity - exclusive


Argentina's Milei to decree a national day of mourning for the Bibas brothers

The Bibas brothers held dual Israeli-Argentine citizenship through their mother, Shiri Bibas.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

How international media reported latest Hamas hostage release in Gaza

US news highlighted the fragility of the deal, while Russian and Argentinian outlets spotlighted their respective citizens being released.

U.S.-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen and Russian-Israeli Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov, hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, are escorted by Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel

Student discovers 11,700-year-old remains of mega mammal Glyptodon in Argentina's Córdoba River

Researchers identified the fossil as Glyptodon reticulatus, a megafauna species from the Late Pleistocene epoch.

 Student discovers 11,700-year-old remains of mega mammal Glyptodon in Argentina's Córdoba River.

Hostage documentary to tell the Nir Oz story of ‘The Cunios’

The documentary tells the harrowing story of an Argentine-Israeli family taken hostage in the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, with ties to Pope Francis and global efforts for their release.

 Hamas captivity survivor Danielle Aloni holds posters of her brother-in-law David Cunio and his brother Ariel Cunio, who remain hostages in Gaza.

From vulnerability to strength: Empowering the economically at-risk

JDC leverages its vast experience of social innovation and impact to help vulnerable Jews and strengthen Jewish communities.

 JDC has developed programs to help reservists and disabled veterans transition back to work  and fill roles that Israeli businesses need to return to full productivity. Pictured here, reservists at a management training initiative.

Argentinian Jewish businessman Enrique Eskenazi dies at 99

Eskenazi's legacy includes developing a conglomerate encompassing banks, engineering, agribusiness, and energy sectors.

 Enrique Eskenazi.

Report affirms Nisman murdered for AMIA inquiry, Argentininian president calls for justice

President Milei calls for justice for Alberto Nisman and AMIA bombing victims.

 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei welcomed the Supreme Court of Justice ruling that Iran masterminded the 1994 AMIA bombing, and asserted that the court was delivering ‘the justice that both victims and their families have awaited for decades.’

Argentine-Israeli Iair Horn freed from Gaza captivity without brother Eitan

Brothers Iair Horn and Eitan Horn were abducted together on October 7 - With Eitan still in Gaza after 498 days and counting.

 Iair Horn, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, is escorted by Palestinian Hamas terrorists as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei wins 2025 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets praised Milei’s support for Israel, achievements in reforming Argentina’s economy, and pursuit of justice for AMIA terror victims.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

El Gaucho: Argentinian meat with vegan options too - review

El Gaucho is synonymous with Argentinian meat (el gaucho means “the cowboy”), but the restaurant offers vegan and fish options as well. Kudos to chef Alberto for producing such excellent food.

 El Gaucho