A fascination with Abraham Lincoln

Published on November 14, 2012

Filmmaker Salvador Litvak has been trying to make a movie about Abraham Lincoln for 12 years, a dream that was finally realized with the completion of his independent film “Saving Lincoln.”

Israeli tourist released from Chile jail

Published on February 9, 2012

An Israeli tourist charged by Chile with accidentally starting a massive forest fire in a popular national park was fined and released.

Chile calls on Israel to compensate for park fire

Published on January 3, 2012

Chilean investigators reportedly believe that a fire in a popular national park is the work of arsonists, though an Israeli remains charged with negligently starting the blaze.

Israel, U.S. woo Latin America after neglect leads to tilt away

Published on March 21, 2011

It’s time for the West to woo Latin America -- some will say it's about time. The United States and Israel appear to be heading toward increasing their focus on the area following years of neglect that has resulted in closer ties between Latin America and Iran -- and gains for the Palestinians. The shift comes amid Iran’s deepening influence in the region, as well as the successes of a Palestinian diplomatic offensive that has seen eight Latin American nations agree to recognize a Palestinian “state” in recent months.

Jewish businessman gifting rescued miners

Published on October 13, 2010

Chilean mining executive Leonardo Farkas has written $10,000 checks to each of the 33 miners that are being rescued from a collapsed mine in Chile after being trapped for more than two months.

Chile’s Jews part of the larger community in Santiago

By Peter Rothholz
Published on January 4, 2007

When a fire alarm sounds in the south-central section of Santiago, it's answered by a unique company of firefighters -- Bomba Israel.

Latin America Aims for Northern Palates

By Larry Luxner
Published on April 14, 2005

Guarding the entrance to Bodegas Barberis, a family-owned winery in western Argentina, is a small ceramic statue of the Virgin Mary, known locally as the Virgen de la Carrodilla.