 Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at weddingEight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina. Colombian, Argentine Presidents call to congratulate NetanyahuThey discuss Iranian involvement in Latin America; PM praises Colombia decision to declare Hezbollah, Revolutionary Guards terror orgs. Argentina bringing Israeli rabbis to certify kosher meat despite flight banDespite flight ban, Argentina plans to bring Israeli rabbis on special charter flight in to certify kosher meat. Second rescue flight from Argentina takes offIsraeli Ambassador to Argentina: 'We're pleased to see another plane returning our citizens to their country.' Gabriel, 55, and Roberto Yabra, 85, leaders in Argentina’s kosher food industry pass awayFather of eight, Gabriel Yabra dies of COVID-19 at private medical center in Buenos Aires; two weeks later, father Roberto also succumbs. From Argentina to Israel: Rescue flight takes offUpon their arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the returnees will be required to stay at "coronavirus hotel" for two weeks. 'Coronavirus was created by rich Americans and Israelis'Tomás Méndez: 'Richest of the world, some born in US, others in Israel, another in Europe, are owners of your life, who created this virus.' Emergency flight to bring Israelis home stranded in ArgentinaIsraeli embassy urges Israelis in Argentina to register for flight home. 'We don't know when there will be new flights again.' Rich humans, some born in Israel, created coronavirus, Argentinian TV host saysArgentinean journalist said the coronavirus was created by rich Americans and Israelis. Argentina: Cremation of Jewish COVID-19 victim stirs controversyFirst Jewish victim of COVID-19 in Argentina cremated by local authorities, who claim cremation is best practice to avoid spread of virus.Argentinian authorities, rabbis reach agreement on mikvahs amid Covid-19 outbreakLocal rabbis and government authorities agree on a system that will allow ritual baths to stay open amid virus outbreak. Argentina rabbis shutter synagogues to prevent coronavirus spreadSynagogues in Argentina completely close due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Argentine soccer player released by team after anti-Semitic gestureArgentine soccer player who made anti-Semitic gesture during game gets released by his team.Argentine soccer player makes anti-Semitic gesture after being ejected from a gameArgentine soccer player makes anti-Semitic gesture during game and could be prosecuted. Buenos Aires Holocaust museum debuts first Holocaust survivor holograms in SpanishBuenos Aires Holocaust museum reopens, becomes first to present new technology in Spanish. Argentina judge who led corruption case against Kirchner diesClaudio Bonadio, judge who presided over investigation against former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner for Iran bombing coverup, dies. Argentine journalist ties Kobe Bryant’s death to conspiracy theory on JewsJournalist from Argentinian state television links Kobe Bryant's death to conspiracy theory on Jews, blames 'Zionists' for NBA star's death. Likud minister writes the name of foreign leader on the back of her hand ahead of meetingMiri Regev spotted with foreign leader's name on her hand during meeting at airport - apparently in case she forgot his name. Argentines remember prosecutor killed while probing attack on JewsArgentines pay tribute to Alberto Nisman on fifth anniversary of his unsolved death while probing the Jewish community center bombing.Netflix docuseries revives debate over Argentine prosecutor's deathFive years after Alberto Nisman mysteriously dies, a Netflix documentary revives debate over whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Argentine president doubts Jewish prosecutor committed suicideArgentine President Alberto Fernandez doubts that Alberto Nisman committed suicide but also says there's no proof he was murdered. Iconic Buenos Aires synagogue celebrates centennial'Bet El,' first Sephardic synagogue of Buenos Aires celebrates its 100th year. 'A Jew? Get out of my taxi'Taxi driver in Argentina goes on lengthy anti-Jewish rant, refuses to drive passenger when she reveals she is Jewish. Buenos Aires rededicates Holocaust MuseumHolocaust Museum of Buenos Aires rededicated following $4.5 million overhaul. Response video from Birkenau extermination campIn response to the anti-Semitic video filmed by students in Argentina, Masa participants from San Juan filmed a response video in Birkenau.Argentina: Private school students make Nazi-themed music videoStudents at private Argentinian high school make 'Nazi Girl' music video, spoofing 'Barbie Girl', for class assignment. Argentina: University professor accuses Jews of 'double loyalty'Argentine university condemns 2 professors for being ‘promoters of anti-Semitism,’ demands removal of university name from Twitter bio. Argentina considers softening Hezbollah terror org designationGovernment considers distinction between military and political arm of Lebanese Islamic organization. Lionel Messi & Argentina's soccer team arrive in IsraelArgentinian national soccer team arrives in Israel ahead of much-anticipated soccer match against Uruguay in Tel Aviv Argentina asks Azerbaijan to arrest Khamenei adviserArgentina asks Azerbaijan to arrest Alí Akbar Velayati, who is wanted in connection with 1994 AMIA bombing.Heschel quote to be centerpiece of public mural in Buenos AiresMonument honoring activist Rabbi Marshall Meyer will feature quote from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Most of 'Nazi trove' discovered in Buenos Aires are fakesOnly ten objects or sets of objects discovered in Nazi trove are genuine, German news outlet reports.Cristina Kirchner returns to Argentina’s governmentFormer president accused of covering up Iran's involvement in AMIA bombing part of election victory of left-wing party. A year later, Argentine soccer team to play in IsraelArgentina’s national soccer team to play in Israel, a year after previous friendly match was cancelled due to BDS pressure. Argentine Jewish chef named top in Latin America by his peersIsraeli-trained owner of 'Mishiguene' restaurant wins 'Chefs Choice Award' for menu with various Jewish foods. 'Argentine authorities must wake up to anti-Semitism'WZO, Argentinian Jewish organizations publish study on worrying trends of anti-Semitism in Argentina. Jewish cemetery vandalized in Buenos AiresVisitors to the cemetery shocked to discover that the surrounding wall was severely damaged, gravestones were smashed and some stolen.Former Argentina pres. under fire for 'Israeli oranges' remarkCristina Kirchner, under indictment for allegedly covering up Iran's involvement in AMIA bombing, criticizes import of Israeli oranges. KKL signs agreement with Argentine provincesTwo Argentine provinces will get advice on environmental issues from KKL.Argentine neo-Nazi politician fails to qualify for electionAlejandro Biondini, who said he'd expel the Israeli ambassador if elected, fails to garner enough primary votes.Argentina: Synagogue overrun by squatters redeemedCentury-old Buenos Aires synagogue recovered after 20 years of being overrun with squatters, used as underground party center. Chief Rabbi Lau: Argentinean Jews can vote on Tisha B'AvA mandatory presidential election is taking place in Argentina on Tisha B'Av. Is voting considered a distraction from mourning?US offers reward for AMIA attack mastermindUS offers $7 million reward for Hezbollah terrorist accused of masterminding deadly 1994 attack on Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.US senators introduce resolution to remember AMIA bombingBipartisan group of US senators introduce resolution to remember bombing of Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in 1994. Argentina designates Hezbollah a terrorist organizationArgentina designates Hezbollah a terrorist organization, orders freezing of its assets in the country.Argentina moves closer to blacklisting HezbollahArgentina creates public registry of persons and entities connected to acts of terrorism, expected to add Hezbollah to it.Argentina natn'l library opens Holocaust, anti-Semitism sectionFirst-ever section on Holocaust and anti-Semitism will feature about 1,000 books, including essays, biographies, testimonies and novels. Argentinian court employee transferred over anti-Semitic postNiece of state Supreme Court chief transferred after writing Facebook post about "why Hitler hated the Jews'. Argentina to blacklist HezbollahArgentine President Mauricio Macri says his country is “moving forward” to declare Lebanese group a terrorist organization. Argentina arrests last member of gang who assaulted Chief RabbiPolice in Argentina apprehend last member of gang who assaulted and brutally beat Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich in his home.Argentina turns over Nazi documents to Holocaust museumArgentina’s national parliament gives Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires historic documents from investigation of Nazi influence. Tzipi Hotovely makes state visit to Buenos AiresDeputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely visits site of 1994 Jewish center bombing, speaks at Chabad's Women's Night in Argentina.Buenos Aires to host 2023 Pan American Maccabi gamesArgentina's capital city to host 15th Pan American Maccabi Games in 2023, following this year's July games in Mexico City.UN marks 25th anniversary of bombing of Argentina Jewish centerUN holds event in memory of AMIA center in Buenos Aires which was bombed in Hezbollah-linked terror attack in 1994, leaving 85 dead. All-time top foreign soccer scorer to be deported from IsraelInterior Ministry says it sees no reason to authorize stay of Argentinian player Pedro Galvan and his family after his contract canceled. Swastika graffiti found on Argentine Holocaust memorialJewish groups say attack is 'part of anti-Semitic events' threatening 'coexistence and democratic values.'Argentina removes Haiti ambassador following controversial tweetArgentina removes its ambassador to Haiti following his tweet which angered Jewish groups. |
