JOIN HAZZAN PABLO DUEK
IN EXPLORING THE JEWISH HERITAGE OF ARGENTINA
Enjoy this opportunity to see Argentina in all its complexity through a uniquely Jewish lens. Among the highlights of this tour will be a visit to the most important synagogues and Jewish institutions of Argentina. On this tour of vibrant Buenos Aires, you will also have the opportunity to visit an Estancia (ranch), taste Argentinian BBQ ( called asado), and enjoy the gaucho skills show and folkloric dancing! On an optional post-trip to Iguazu Falls or El Calafate explore these breathtaking wonder of nature.
The Jewish community in Argentina dates back to 140 years ago. In
1882, La Congregación Israelita de Buenos Aires held the first minyan. By the early 1900s, there were 100,000 Jewish immigrants in Argentina, mostly from Eastern Europe. Some established themselves in the pampas, the fertile lowlands of Argentina, becoming gauchos (cowboys) who established Jewish rural agricultural communities. The Jewish community in Argentina today is the largest in Latin America. Of a total population of 42 million people, about 240,000 are Jewish, the majority of whom live in Buenos Aires. There are approximately 55 synagogues, 50 Jewish educational institutions, and 20 kosher restaurants in Buenos Aires.
TESTIMONIALS OF OUR CLIENTS
"We just recently returned from a trip to Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls.
What a great trip! Everything was extremely well-planned by Valeria Duek. She
went out of her way to make the trip inspiring and educational. We learned about
the rich Jewish history of Buenos Aires, had sensational food, great transportation,
and an awesome tour filled with experiences of a lifetime.
Thank you, Valeria for going out of your way to make sure we all had a good time and
a whole lot of fun!" Loreen Ebroon, congregant Temple Etz Chaim of Thousand Oaks
"I had the pleasure to travel to Argentina with a group of congregants from Denver and Los Angeles. Along with Hazan Pablo Duek, and tour operator Valeria Duek, we led our group through the beauty of the city, the uniqueness of the culture, and the warmth and vibrating Jewish community. It was an unforgettable trip, and I encourage all of you to consider taking your congregants on a similar eye opening experience." Cantor Sheila Nesis, Temple Sinai of Denver
"This will be a trip, an opportunity, of a lifetime". This is what so many people said to me when they heard my plans to travel to Buenos Aires with Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein, Development Director, Lisa Steinberg and a group of congregants from B'nai Jeshurun.
Led by Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein and Lisa Steinberg, our congenial and adventurous group shared unforgettable experiences ranging from sites both Jewish and non-Jewish. The direct exposure to and confrontation with the political history of Argentina was both disturbing and heart-wrenching. However, the most meaningful aspect of the trip for me was seeing where our wonderful clergy at B'nai Jeshurun come from. For twenty years I had heard their stories and about Bet-El(synagogue) and its origins and to experience services there and meet the community was so special. The services and warm welcome we received were unforgettable. This wonderful trip was planned and arranged in conjunction with Valeria Duek in Argentina. Valeria was involved in every detail of the trip, no matter how large or small; she is well organized and most congenial. The level of hotel, food and all other services she provided to the group were of the highest quality. I have never before seen the personal level of attention that she provided to us from any other tour operator. I recommend her very highly. With many thanks and much gratitude"
Helena Diamant Glass B'nai Jeshurun NYC congregant
For additional information email
Hazzan Pablo Duek hazzanpablo@templeetzchaim.org
Hazzan Pablo Duek hazzanpablo@templeetzchaim.org