Curator’s statement
Buenos Aires is home to the largest Jewish population in Latin America—and some of its richest, most resilient stories. As a proud Jewish-Argentine woman, descendant of Ashkenazi immigrants, I love sharing the complex threads that make up our community: immigration and exile, memory and resistance, tradition and reinvention. Whether you’re here for spiritual connection, family roots, or cultural curiosity, Buenos Aires offers a deeply moving and delicious experience of Jewish life.
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Things to do
Tour exploring the memorial artwork for AMIA.
Shabbat at Amijai and Chinatown stroll
Celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat with music and community at Amijai, a beautiful progressive synagogue. Before or after services, take a walk through nearby Chinatown for a surprising interfaith cultural mashup. And before you ask: no, we don’t do Chinese food on Christmas in Argentina!
Visit the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue
Explore Argentina’s oldest congregation and its powerful on-site museum. The rotating art exhibitions are surprisingly avant-garde and provide a creative lens on Jewish identity in Argentina today. Remember to bring your original passport!
Explore Villa Crespo and catch a match at Atlanta
Villa Crespo is a historically Jewish neighborhood that’s still full of bakeries, bookstores, and small synagogues. For something special, catch a fútbol match at Club Atlético Atlanta—yes, the city’s unofficial Jewish team.
Enter the Helueni foodie family feud
The Helueni family is legendary for keeping Jews well-fed in Buenos Aires. Choose between their old-school glatt kosher restaurant dating back to the 1940s and their chaotic, beloved non-kosher outpost on Av. Córdoba—both named Helueni! Or check out what the next generation is up to: Cynthia Helueni’s Moisha and Hola Jacoba bring fresh takes on classic Sephardic flavors.
Discover hidden Jewish archives on a guided tour
Take a private tour to visit IWO (a fantastic Ashkenazi archive that survived a terrorist attack in the 90s), hear stories of resistance under a dictatorship, and explore memorial sites often overlooked in mainstream Jewish itineraries. These are powerful, off-the-beaten-path experiences that bring Argentina’s Jewish identity into sharper focus.
Places to eat & drink
Picking up a kosher treat as the city's oldest deli, Helueni.
Milk & Co. (kosher)
Trendy and strictly kosher, this Puerto Madero spot offers creative milchig dishes in a sleek, contemporary setting.
Glitter (kosher)
If you were in need of Argentine beef, Glitter offers the only upscale glatt‑kosher fine dining experience in Argentina, set within the elegant Alvear Icon Hotel in Puerto Madero. Expect premium cuts like iron‑grilled ribeye or ojo de bife, expertly prepared with creative twists, plus fish, poultry, and indulgent desserts—all under kosher supervision by Chief Rabbi Yosef Chehebar.
El Chiri de Villa Kreplaj (non-kosher)
This Jewish-Argentine barbecue joint is a parody—and a cult classic. Expect brisket empanadas, Jewish humor, and plenty of locals in on the joke.
Helueni (kosher and non-kosher)
Choose your own adventure: traditional kosher in Almagro, or the louder, messier, non-kosher version in Córdoba. Both are family-run, and both are delicious.
Mishiguene Rotisería (non-kosher)
The casual sibling of the famed Mishiguene fine-dining restaurant. Think elevated comfort food with Ashkenazi and Sephardic roots—perfect for takeout or a chill lunch.
La Crespo (non-kosher)
Beloved neighborhood bakery and café known for its knishes, pastrami sandwiches, and warm service.
Need to know
Buenos Aires’ Jewish community is proudly diverse, blending Sephardic, Ashkenazi, Mizrahi, and local Latin traditions. Synagogues require advance notice and ID for security—plan ahead if you’d like to attend services. Kosher options are plentiful, especially in Villa Crespo, Palermo, and Once. For a deeper, personalized experience, ask me about a personalized tour with one of my specialists—we’re proud to share stories that go beyond the guidebooks.
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