Buenos Aires Jewish Diaspora Food and Culture Tour
Description
Step into Once, one of Latin America's largest Jewish neighborhoods, and discover how Jewish communities from across the diaspora made Buenos Aires their home through food, traditions, and everyday life. Guided by Débora—granddaughter of Raquel, who fled the pogroms in Ukraine—you'll explore how generations of immigrants brought their recipes, customs, and culture to Argentina. Along the way, we'll visit local cafés, bakeries, and family-run food spots, tasting recipes carried across generations—from Ashkenazi comfort food to Sephardic and Middle Eastern specialties—while discovering the story of the Jewish diaspora in Buenos Aires.
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Itinerary
We meet at Plaza Houssay, where everyone briefly introduces themselves. Next to the AMIA memorial murals, I share the story of my grandmother Raquel, opening the story of Jewish migration to Buenos Aires and life in Once.
We will stop at AMIA, the main Jewish community center in Argentina. Here I will explain the history of Jewish immigration to Buenos Aires and the important role AMIA plays in community life. We will also talk about the 1994 bombing and its impact on the Jewish community and Argentine society
Step into a local foundation and meet it´s members. Zman works to give people with neurodivergence their first work experience. After, we´ll have a coffee next door where we´ll witness the result of this foudnation´s efforts.
We finish the tour at Helueni, enjoying baklava and discovering the Middle Eastern and Sephardic influences in Jewish cuisin
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
