We love Jewish travel and can’t wait to get back out there. Here’s the next best thing.
The itinerary for this virtual insider's trip includes visits with expert and passionate locals from the vibrant Argentinian community. As a group, we'll delight in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Argentina through sensory experiences like cooking lessons and musical performances. At the same time, we’ll learn about how we can contribute and support the global Jewish community during this extraordinary moment of distance and challenge.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Buenos Aires, the colorful center of Jewish life in Latin America, virtually
Enjoy Argentina’s unique cultural and culinary traditions through an empanada workshop and a tango class
Meet local community members, from teens to young professionals to seniors
Hear from JDC's Latin America staff about their current strategies across the region and critical responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
Unpack an included curated box with everything you'll need to participate
F.A.Q.
What is the anticipated time commitment of this program? Do I need to take days off work to participate? Can I participate if I cannot attend all the sessions?
Virtual Insider trips typically run from Sunday to Thursday and require a time commitment of about twelve hours. Participants should be available for the entire program. The bulk of the time will take place on Sunday, and there will be about 1–1.5 hours on the weekdays that we will ask you to join us for. Taking off work will depend on your schedule and the time zone of the region we are visiting. We will share all schedules and necessary information with you in advance of the trip.
What technology do I need?
Our primary platform will be Zoom. You will need to join from a computer with a web camera in order to access many of the interactive features being utilized. We will also use WhatsApp to communicate with the group.
Can I participate if I have already traveled with JDC Entwine to Argentina?
Yes! We welcome new applicants as well as alumni on our Virtual Insider trips.
JDC IN ARGENTINA
Argentina is home to Latin America’s largest Jewish population and is one of the biggest Jewish communities in the world. Prosperous for most of its history, which dates back to the Spanish and Portuguese inquisitions, Argentina’s Jews were devastated by the 2001 economic crisis that turned middle-class families into “the new poor” virtually overnight.
JDC responded immediately and efficiently to the Jewish community’s sizeable needs, leveraging decades-long partnerships to expand existing relief services to aid those hardest-hit by the crisis. More than ten years later, with the local Jewish institutions’ overall health largely restored, JDC has resumed its historic role in Argentina as a community-development expert.