The History
After 1492, the Spaniards came to the Rio de la Plata region and some speculate that among them, converse Jews arrived to these lands.
As the Inquisition was brought by Conquistadores, it is thought these Jews lived a covert life, which explains why there aren't any historical records from the time.
But in the 1800s, as the Jewries around the world experienced extreme violence, Argentina became a safe haven. From the late 1800s, tens of thousands of Jews came to make Argentina their home.
Today, there's 200.000+ members to this community, scattered in Orthodox, Reformist, Conservative and secular movements. In the country you'll find hundreds of synagogues, schools and testaments to the liveliness and resilience of the Argentine Jewry.
Main places to check out
- About 85% of the Argentine Jewry lives in Buenos Aires.
In this city you'll find many hubs of community life such as Once, Belgrano, Barracas and Flores. - Visit the Jewish Museum in Tribunales, which has a great collection and is connected to the beautiful Libertad Synagogue. In the city, you can also find the Anne Frank and the Holocaust Museums.
- Visit the former Jewish Rural Communities in Entre Ríos and Santa Fe.
- There's large Jewish communities in the main cities of Argentina, like Rosario, Mendoza or Santa Fe.
Take a Kosher trip to Argentina
Working with local Chabads we can take Jewish life into your Argentine adventures to Iguazú, Mendoza, Bariloche, Córdoba and select parts of Patagonia and the Argentine North West by arranging for Kosher meals, access to Mikves, and more.
Buenos Aires has lots of Kosher options for all levels of religious observance, as well as high-end hotels with separate kitchens and all the comfort to keep Shabbat.
Let us take care of the logistics, and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience in Argentina.