New Chabad Center for “Paris of South America”
Buenos Aires, known as the “Paris of South America,” is home to one of the world’s largest Jewish communities. With over 180,000 Jews, the community reflects a rich tapestry of Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Mizrahi traditions, shaped by waves of immigration throughout the early 1900s as thousands fled pogroms in Eastern Europe and, later, the Holocaust.
For 25 years, Rabbi Hirshel and Suri Hendel have lovingly served the Recoleta neighborhood, dedicating themselves to both locals and visitors in this upper-class area of northern Buenos Aires.
Now, their son and daughter-in-law, Rabbi Mendy and Tzivie Hendel, are joining the Chabad House, bringing fresh energy, warmth, and vision.
With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships, Rabbi Mendy and Tzivie are eager to expand programming for youth, teens, students, families, and community members of all backgrounds.
