The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sergio-bergman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:55:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sergio Bergman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sergio-bergman/ 32 32 Progressive Jews sound alarm over bill cementing Orthodox control of Western Wall https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-jews-sound-alarm-over-bill-cementing-orthodox-control-of-western-wall/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:09:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763124 Diaspora leaders warn criminalizing non-Orthodox prayer at the Wall will exclude many from Judaism's holiest site, violate World Zionist Organization resolutions

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]]> Marking global centennial, Reform movement aims to build bridges, strengthen Israel ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/marking-global-centennial-reform-movement-aims-to-build-bridges-strengthen-israel-ties/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:02:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3669637 At its biannual conference in Jerusalem, the World Union for Progressive Judaism will repoen its Beit Shmuel headquarters as a cultural center and event space

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]]> Jewish Agency says Israel helping Diaspora weather pandemic, in role reversal https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-agency-says-israel-helping-diaspora-weather-pandemic-in-role-reversal/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:09:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2343152 With communities across the globe virtually frozen and on verge of financial collapse, Isaac Herzog announces disbursement of $10 million in interest-free loans as stopgap measure

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]]> Activist, politician, rabbi: Sergio Bergman takes the helm of Progressive Jewry https://www.timesofisrael.com/activist-politician-rabbi-sergio-bergman-takes-the-helm-of-progressive-jewry/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:12:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2323315 Social justice champion and former Argentine environment minister is ready to take on Israel's Orthodox status quo and fight for recognition of 1.8 million Jews he now represents

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]]> God helps those who help themselves, says Argentina’s rabbi environment minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/god-helps-those-who-help-themselves-says-argentinas-rabbi-environment-minister/ Mon, 01 May 2017 00:59:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1606233 As head of the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Rabbi Sergio Bergman, a trained pharmacist, uses his science background to solve technical problems -- ethically

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]]> Rabbi sworn in as Argentine cabinet minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-sworn-in-as-argentine-cabinet-minister/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:14:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1301846 Sergio Bergman, who holds environment portfolio, takes his vows on a Hebrew Bible

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]]> Lawmaker-rabbi to miss first legislative session for Shabbat https://www.timesofisrael.com/lawmaker-rabbi-to-miss-first-legislative-session-for-shabbat/ Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:58:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=892442 Sergio Bergman believed to be the only rabbi elected to a national parliament outside of Israel

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]]> Aide to Buenos Aires mayor charged for Hitler comments https://www.timesofisrael.com/aide-to-buenos-aires-mayor-charged-for-hitler-comments/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 06:23:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=747184 Jaime Duran Barba said in an interview that the Nazi leader was 'a spectacular guy'

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]]> Argentina’s first rabbi-lawmaker is loud and proudly Jewish https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentinas-first-rabbi-lawmaker-is-loud-and-proudly-jewish/ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:04:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=739576 With his trademark colorful kippa, MP Rabbi Sergio Bergman is breaking down barriers for Jews in the former dictatorship by just doing his thing

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]]> Argentine rabbi wins historic victory in Congress vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentine-rabbi-wins-historic-victory-in-congress-vote/ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:42:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=729160 Sergio Bergman is the first rabbi to serve as a national lawmaker in the country

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]]> Argentine rabbi wins big in congressional primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentine-rabbi-wins-big-in-congressional-primary/ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:19:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=633290 Already a city lawmaker in Buenos Aires, Sergio Bergman will be first rabbi to lead national ticket in midterm election

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]]> Rabbi tapped to lead party list for Argentinian elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-tapped-to-lead-party-list-for-argentinian-elections/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:40:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=565862 Sergio Bergman will head ticket for center-right party, led by Buenos Aires mayor, in national vote; first rabbi to do so

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]]> New pope has history of good relations with Jewish community https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-pope-has-jewish-connections/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:49:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=412796 Jorge Mario Bergoglio was first to sign petition demanding justice in AMIA bombing; rabbi calls him a 'warm and sweet and modest man'

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]]> Jewish foreign minister defends AMIA probe with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-foreign-minister-defends-amia-probe-with-iran/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:45:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=378902 Hector Timerman says he did not betray Judaism with Argentine 'truth commission' into bombing, says he has no debt to Israel for sheltering father

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]]> Hundreds protest joint Iran-Argentina bombing probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-protest-joint-iran-argentina-bombing-probe/ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:04:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=375606 Legislators in Buenos Aires scheduled to ratify establishment of 'truth commission' in late February

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