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Argentine President Javier Milei joins a Chabad gathering in Buenos Aires marking the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Milei, known for his warm affinity toward Judaism and the Chabad movement, attended the event discreetly and without delivering a formal address. Chabad organizers said he had specifically requested that his visit not be made into a public spectacle, expressing a desire simply to honor the Rebbe’s memory. Throughout the evening, he sat quietly and listened attentively alongside senior members of the Jewish community.
The keynote speaker was Rabbi Moshe Bryski of California, who delivered an emotional address about the Rebbe’s global influence. Other speakers included public figures such as Jewish-Argentine businessman Eduardo Elsztain, who spoke about his personal connection with the Rebbe.
Behind the scenes, Chabad representatives said Milei shared in a private conversation that he prays daily in a designated space in his home. “I stand there and pray every morning,” he said, adding that he reads with interest and enthusiasm every story and teaching about the Rebbe.
Milei, who has previously visited Chabad headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in New York and has paid his respects at the Rebbe’s resting place, has repeatedly spoken of drawing personal inspiration from the Rebbe’s teachings.
Chabad officials described his attendance as a rare gesture by a head of state, driven not by political interest but by genuine emotion and belief. “This wasn’t about photo ops or media coverage,” one attendee remarked. “It was a sincere, personal gesture by someone who truly feels connected.”
