Buenos Aires

Jewish woman murdered in her apartment in Buenos Aires

Magali Yael Levi was found dead after failing to pick up her children from school. Security cameras recorded the housekeeper leaving with another person.

Proposal:

Buenos Aires street to be changed to 'Bibas Family Street'

The city of Buenos Aires proposed to honor the Bibas family, who held Argentinian citizenship, by renaming a street for them.

Nazi arsenal:

Dozens of Nazi items found in an apartment in Argentina

Argentinian police seized a very large collection of Nazi items in an apartment in Buenos Aires.

1st South America MedEx Event for physicians held in Buenos Aires

MedEx aims to bring approximately 2,000 Jewish physicians to Israel over the next five years. Initially launched eight years ago for North American Olim, MedEx is now expanding globally.

AMIA Jewish enter marks 30 years from deadly bombing

30 years after deadly bombing, Buenos Aires’ AMIA Jewish center unveils colorful redesign.

Argentina:

Three arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack

Argentine police arrest 3 over suspected terror attack during Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires.

After Hamas attack denial:

Buenos Aires hotel cancels Roger Waters reservation

Former Pink Floyd frontman forced to find new hotel after claiming Hamas massacre was an Israeli false flag attempt.

Five members of Argentinian Jewish family perish in massive fire

Buenos Aires apartment building fire also injures 29 and sends 20 others to hospital for smoke inhalation.

Stolen Anne Frank statue recovered in Buenos Aires

Police locate stolen Anne Frank statue in Buenos Aires, a day after it was taken.

Vandals steal Anne Frank statue in Buenos Aires

Vandals steal Anne Frank memorial statue in what Jewish leaders say is financially-motivated crime.

Massive Jewish education center to be built in Buenos Aires

Much needed $25 million 247,570 square foot Jewish education center will serve 2,000 students, with schools and recreation facilities.

University of Buenos Aires launches anti-Semitism watchdog

The law school of the University of Buenos Aires has launched a watchdog institute to monitor anti-Semitism.

Suspects in 1994 AMIA bombing appointed to Iranian government

Iran’s new government appoints 2 suspected in 1994 bombing of Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Argentina mourns son of Buenos Aires rabbi who died in Meron

21-year-old yeshiva student from Argentina among the 45 people to die in the Lag Ba'Omer disaster in Meron.

Anti-semitic assault: 'Too bad you didn't die in the Holocaust'

Two Orthodox Jewish women brutally attacked in broad daylight in Buenos Aires, Argentina - 'Too bad you didn't die in the Holocaust.'

How Buenos Aires’ Jews have weathered the pandemic

Synagogues and community centers are closed, but the Jewish community has found ways to make things work - mostly.

Holocaust museum debuts Holocaust holograms in Spanish

Buenos Aires Holocaust museum reopens, becomes first to present new technology in Spanish.

Iconic Buenos Aires synagogue celebrates centennial

'Bet El,' first Sephardic synagogue of Buenos Aires celebrates its 100th year.

Buenos Aires rededicates Holocaust Museum

Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires rededicated following $4.5 million overhaul.

Heschel quote to be centerpiece of public mural in Buenos Aires

Monument honoring activist Rabbi Marshall Meyer will feature quote from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Jewish cemetery vandalized in Buenos Aires

Visitors to the cemetery shocked to discover that the surrounding wall was severely damaged, gravestones were smashed and some stolen.

Argentina: Synagogue overrun by squatters redeemed

Century-old Buenos Aires synagogue recovered after 20 years of being overrun with squatters, used as underground party center.

Tzipi Hotovely makes state visit to Buenos Aires

Deputy 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 games

Argentina'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 center

UN holds event in memory of AMIA center in Buenos Aires which was bombed in Hezbollah-linked terror attack in 1994, leaving 85 dead.

Buenos Aires mural to honor activist Rabbi Marshall Meyer

Buenos Aires mural to honor human rights activist rabbi Marshall Meyer, who founded the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary.

Swastikas painted in front of Jewish barbershop in Argentina

Swastikas painted in front of barbershop with Hebrew name in neighborhood of Villa Crespo in Buenos Aires.

Man wearing kippah attacked near Buenos Aires synagogue

Jewish man punched in the face during anti-Semitic attack outside of Orthodox synagogue in Argentina after Sabbath services.

Israel’s booth at Buenos Aires Book Fair wins Best Site award

Israeli booth wins best site award at world's largest Spanish-language book fair.

Buenos Aires city honors career of Jewish swimmer Damian Blaum

Argentinean Olympic swimmer who started his career at a Jewish sports club honored by Buenos Aires as 'Outstanding Sports Personality.'

Main suspect in attack on Argentina's chief rabbi arrested

Leader of the gang responsible for home invasion, brutal assault on chief rabbi of Argentina arrested in Buenos Aires.

Anti-Semitic attack on Buenos Aires synagogue

Man attacks worshipers at Argentina synagogue during Shabbat services with sharp object, throws stones at congregants.

Memorial to AMIA bombing defaced

Buenos Aires subway featuring tribute to victims of 1994 bombing vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

Could Iran have killed Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman?

Was Iran behind the murder of the prosecutor investigating the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires? i24NEWS reports.

Jared Kushner pays tribute to victims of Jewish center bombing

During visit to Buenos Aires for G20, Kushner pays tribute to victims of suicide bombing attack that killed 85 at Jewish center.

Israel to provide cyber security to G20 meeting in Buenos Aires

Argentine DM signed contract with Israeli counterpart to provide cyber defense and cyber security services to summit.

Israel’s Youth Olympic team brings home 3 medals

Israeli team brings home one gold medal, one silver, and one bronze at this year's Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

Kosher food stand opens in iconic Buenos Aires soccer stadium

First kosher fast food stand in a Latin American soccer stadium opens after Chabad initiative.

Argentinian teacher taught anti-Semitic canards, praised Hitler

Catholic high school history teacher in Buenos Aires caught on camera telling students Hitler 'did good things'.

Legendary spy widow Nadia Cohen tours Argentina

Widow of 60's Syria spy in Buenos Aires with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren to see where Kamel Amin Tabet lived and worked.

Argentina co-sponsors memorial for attack on Israeli embassy

For the first time in 26 years, ceremony commemorating attack on Israel’s embassy in Buenos Aires co-sponsored by the Argentine government.

EU lawmakers under fire for inviting Khamenei ally

Alaeddin Boroujerdi, who has close ties to former minister wanted for 1994 Buenos Aires bombing, to speak at EU parliament.

Argentina approves memorial day for Israeli embassy attack

Argentina Senate passes law for annual memorial day remembering the 1992 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires.

Jewish students photographed by man wearing Nazi symbols

Students at Buenos Aires high school photographed by man wearing hat and short with Nazi symbols as they leave school.

Joy as Argentinian shul appoints first rabbi in 20 years

Thousands celebrate as Shuva Yisrael community in Buenos Aires inaugurates first rabbi in two decades during Sukkot holiday.

PM Netanyahu: Israel punches 200 times above our weight

PM Netanyahu speaks speaks to conference of Argentinian and Israeli businesspeople, says innovation and the right environment create wealth.

Netanyahu lands in Argentina

PM begins historic trip to Latin America, visits sites of deadly terror attacks against Argentinian Jewish community.

Netanyahu declared 'honored visitor' by Buenos Aires

Honor to be bestowed during PM's upcoming visit in Argentina, the first visit by an Israeli PM to the country.

‘Birthright for Moms’ to lead trips for Spanish-speakers

Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project launches program focusing on bringing Jewish women from Latin America to Israel.

'The culmination of my whole life is my bat mitzvah'

Holocaust survivor Eugenia Unger, 91, of Buenos Aires, finally celebrates her bat mitzvah.

UNESCO exhibit about Jews in Israel opens in Buenos Aires

UNESCO on 3,500 year history of Jewish people in the Land of Israel translated into Spanish for first time after opposition by Arab nations.

'Iran is the biggest terrorist in the entire world'

Netanyahu participates in memorial for 1992 Buenos Aires embassy attack, says Israel will not hesitate to fight Iran.

Argentina Jewish center evacuated after bomb threat

Jewish community center in Buenos Aires receives a false bomb threat, forcing the evacuation of the building.

Global meeting against anti-Semitism meets in Buenos Aires

Parliamentarians and experts gather in the Argentine capital for the Global Forum for Combatting Antisemitism.

Argentina Declassifies 1992 Israeli Embassy Bombing Report

Hezbollah terrorists were found to have murdered 29, wounded 200, but only now is Argentina declassifying documents on the incident.

Argentina: More Than 400,000 Demand Justice for Nisman

More than 400,000 march in Buenos Aires, demanding justice for the prosecutor who was ready to accuse the president of cover-up.

Argentine Prosecutor Found Dead Ahead of Hearing on Bombing

Alberto Nisman accused Argentine president and senior officials of covering up lethal attack on Jewish center to improve Iran ties.

Hundreds Gather in Buenos Aires to Show Solidarity with France

Several hundred people gather outside France's embassy in Argentina in repudiation of the jihadist attacks in Paris.

Anne Frank Statue Dedicated in Buenos Aires

On Human Rights Day, city of Buenos Aires dedicates statue of Anne Frank to 'glorify her life and hope' as part of Holocaust education.

Report: Wife of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Missing in Argentina

Wife of corruption-linked kabbalist disappears from Buenos Aires medical center, officials say.