I’m glad you found the reform congregation out there – since this original post, which is a couple of years old now, I’ve found some connections in the local Jewish community as well, and this is a very good recommendation!

I also wanted to add to the synagogue discussion. I’ve been in BA for two weeks now and will be here for another two months. Last Friday, my boyfriend and I (I’m a guy, by the way) attended Shabbat services at a reform synagogue called Mishkan in Belgrano, on Calle Sucre. I lived in Mexico once and my experiences there with synagogues led me to call the place first, regarding the security procedures. I spoke with the secretary, Betty. I told her that my boyfriend and I were visiting and that we wanted to attend Shabbat services, as a spiritual and cultural experience. She informed me that we were more than welcome.

When we arrived, security was “tight” as expected. The guard asked us for identification, spoke with us briefly about what we wanted to do and I explained. I guess as two gay guys from the US, we didn’t appear too threatening. He let us pass right through. Everyone was so nice and very kind and welcoming to us (except for one old man who glared at us the entire time). It was truly a wonderful experience.

I plan to attend high holy day services here next week.

Afterwards, we walked to Sucre for dinner. That’s another story however.

I also plan to eat chez Saltshaker soon.