News for Argentina Argentine soccer fans chant about ‘killing the Jews to make soap’Fans of a Buenos Aires-based soccer team chant about “killing the Jews to make soap” before game against a team with history of Jewish fans. Argentinian immigration to Israel surges, despite worldwide drop'Trend toward aliyah is clear and accelerating.' As overall immigration to Israel plummets, number of Argentinian Jews making Aliyah soars. Diego Schwartzman becomes emotional after finally winning hometown Argentina OpenJewish tennis star wins hometown Argentina Open for the first time. Argentina’s main Jewish group criticizes former president hours after his deathDAIA launches scorching criticism of late former Argentinian president Carlos Menem over handling of of terrorist attacks on Jewish targets. Interpol is searching for an Argentine rabbi accused of sexual abuseInternational police looking in Israel for former rabbi of Buenos Aires synagogue who stands accused of molesting two youths. Argentina: Jorge Knoblovits, Jewish leader, receives anti-Semitic letterArgentine Jewish leader gets police protection following anti-Semitic threats. Argentina Jewish family attacked by passengers in car shouting ‘Death to the Jews’Vacation turns into a nightmare for Orthodox Jewish family physically assaulted by car full of people shouting 'Death to the Jews'.Acquitted AMIA bombing suspect tweets: Israel kills 'kids in Palestine'Argentine man recently acquitted of being involved in 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing posts anti-Israel tweet. Jewish groups outraged as AMIA bombing suspect acquittedHistoric trial of Carlos Telleldin, suspected in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center, ends in acquittal, sparking outrage. Argentina: Rugby players outed over anti-Semitic tweets reinstated3 members of Argentina's national rugby team, including the captain, suspended for anti-Jewish tweets - only to be reinstated days later. Watch: Argentinian police investigating Maradona's deathReuters reported that Maradona's lawyer requested search of soccer star's physician's home. No info provided on nature of investigation. Marijuana plants seized from Argentine synagogue’s courtyardMayor of rural Argentinian town says synagogue not responsible for marijuana plants on its property, says others took advantage of pandemic Despite pandemic, Argentina looks to double kosher meat output in 2021Israeli rabbis arrive in Argentina to boost kosher meat production - despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We don’t run a ‘kosher mafia,’ Argentine rabbis say in response to businessman’s claimsLeading rabbis in Argentina deny claims that the price of kosher food has been inflated. In Argentina, a Jewish businessman starts a kosher meat price warArgentinian-Jewish businessman assails kosher meat industry, calling it a 'mafia' which artificially inflates prices to gouge consumers. Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition of anti-SemitismIHRA working definition offers a comprehensive description of anti-Semitism in its various forms. 60 new immigrants from Argentina land in Israel amid coronavirus60 olim from Argentina land in Israel. "From an Air France plane, we share with you that in a few moments we will land in our beloved Land." Former President Delegation of Jewish Associations in Argentina passes awayFormer President of the Delegation of Jewish Associations in Argentina (DAIA) Dr. Jorge Kirszenbaum has passed away at the age of 74.‘Get Zionism out of Argentina’ is spray-painted in small Argentine city“Get Zionism out of Argentina” and “Israel Terrorism” spray-painted alongside roads in Lujan de Cuyo, a small city in the Mendoza province. How Buenos Aires’ Jews have weathered the pandemicSynagogues and community centers are closed, but the Jewish community has found ways to make things work - mostly. Argentina president: 'Condemnation of terrorism can't be under discussion'In significant meetings with Jewish leaders, Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez condemns the AMIA bombing.Argentine professor offers bonus to ‘whoever finds a poor Jew’University professor tells students the Nazis were jealous that Jews got richer while Germans suffered economically. Israeli rabbis in Argentina give US kosher meat market a boostTons of kosher meat certified by Israeli rabbis in Argentina shipped to the US. Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-SemitismArgentina joins a number of countries in adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Conference of Presidents welcomes the move. 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. |
