Argentina’s Javier Milei likens Jewish foreign minister to Abraham the patriarch during swearing-in ceremony

When it came time to swear in his new foreign minister, Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, turned to one of his favorite topics: the Torah. Milei, who is not Jewish, cited the week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, when inaugurating Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman who is assuming the role. Milei fired his predecessor, in part because […]

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Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he fired

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A Jewish veterinarian from an influential business dynasty has been named Argentina’s foreign minister at a time when President Javier Milei has prioritized ties with the United States and Israel. Gerardo Werthein replaced Diana Mondino, whom Milei fired after Argentina voted in the United Nations to condemn the U.S. embargo on […]

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Historic global LGBTQ advocacy group boycotts Israel and suspends Israeli affiliate

An influential global advocacy group for LGBTQ rights has suspended an Israeli member organization as part of a larger move to boycott Israel, angering queer Jews and their allies around the world. The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, known as ILGA World, announced Wednesday that it was no longer considering Tel Aviv […]

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Jewish Communities Worldwide Called to Action: ‘Spread the Light’ Initiative Commemorating Kristallnacht

Next week, the world will commemorate the 86th anniversary of the November Pogrom, commonly known as “Kristallnacht.” In light of this event, “Spread the Light” an initiative of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, and the Religious Kibbutz Movement calls upon Jewish communities across the globe to unite in a powerful act of remembrance and […]

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UK group urges families to ‘save a seat in the sukkah’ for hostages in Gaza, in a new take on a Jewish tradition

For centuries, Jews have symbolically invited the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to their sukkahs. More recently, many have made a custom of inviting Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, too. This year, some will invite Omer, Matan, Itay and Liri. As Jews around the world prepare to celebrate the fall festival of Sukkot, the leading […]

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