Paraguay

From Paraguay to Israel: Daughter inspires family to make aliyah

A 12-year-old’s love for Israel inspired her entire family to leave Paraguay and start a new life in Ra’anana.

Esther Levin and her family at a simcha before their aliyah.
 Yaakov Bardugo speaks the conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon" at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, December 8, 2019

Kuban’s interview with Bardugo: When Israeli politics turns into public theater - opinion

FM Gideon Sa'ar with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña.

Israeli FM Sa’ar meets with Paraguayan counterpart and President Peña in Asuncion

‘WE WANT to share in the prosperity of our allies.’ Monica Crowley, US chief of protocol, welcomes Gustavo Alfredo Leite Gusinky, incoming ambassador to the US from Paraguay, for an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony at the White House in Washington, in September

Paraguay's ambassador to US eyes AIPAC-style advocacy, stronger ties with Israel and Taiwan


Ronaldinho detained in Paraguay for carrying fake passports

The soccer star and his brother claim they were deceived by a businessman accompanying them into filing the false documentation.

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho and former president of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Paraguay President Benitez 'regrets' Israel's decision to close embassy

"I beseech Israel to reconsider," said Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez.

Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez

Turkey to open Paraguay embassy after policy shift on Israeli capital

Paraguay considers Israel's decision to close its embassy hasty and disproportionate, and hopes Israeli authorities will reconsider.

Turkish flag 311 (R)

Mike Pence lobbies Paraguay on Jerusalem embassy move

The vice president's office said the two "agreed to work towards achieving a [comprehensive] and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

United States Vice President Mike Pence

City in Guatemala to name all streets after Israeli places

The decision comes a day after Paraguay announced embassy move reversal

Guatemala president Jimmy Morales meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Diplomatic source: No move in works to counter Paraguay embassy reversal

Paraguayan Foreign Minister claims the country will remain “loyal friend of Israel”

Paraguayan elected President Mario Abdo Benitez smiles while arriving for the beatification of Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramento, known as Chiquitunga in Asuncion, Paraguay (June 23, 2018).

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Paraguay to move embassy back to Tel Aviv

Israel responds by closing embassy in Asuncion.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.

Barkat to Paraguay for new president’s inauguration

Gesture follows country opening embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguayan elected President Mario Abdo Benitez smiles while arriving for the beatification of Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramento, known as Chiquitunga in Asuncion, Paraguay (June 23, 2018).

En route from Iowa to Paraguay, Torah scroll tells tale of modern Judaism

How this Torah found its way from the plains of Iowa to the central hills of Paraguay is a remarkable story of Jewish geography and connection, history and timing, ancient ties and internet links.

View from the women's gallery behind the Mechitza of the Torah ark in the B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Ottumwa, Iowa