Argentine President Milei Shares Chasidic Melody in Social Media Post

Argentine President Javier Milei, known for his strong ties to Torah and Chasidic Judaism, posted a story on his official Instagram account on the eve of Simchat Torah. The post featured a meeting with Rabbi Levi Matosov, a Chabad emissary to the European Union institutions. Notably, the story included a specific Chasidic melody chosen by Milei, identified as the "Hakafot" tune traditionally played during Simchat Torah celebrations, which honors the father of the Rebbe of Lubavitch, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson. This choice highlights Milei's deep familiarity with Chasidic tradition and the Jewish calendar.

Milei, who has expressed his affinity for Chabad and has stated he studies the teachings of the Rebbe of Lubavitch, has a custom of visiting the Rebbe's resting place in Queens, New York, whenever he is in the city. During a recent visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, Milei visited the Rebbe's resting place on the eve of Hoshana Rabbah. While in New York, he also visited the "Darchai Torah" yeshiva, where he addressed students and received the "Ohev Yisrael" award in recognition of his support for Israel and the Jewish people.

Milei's connection to Judaism was also evident when he presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a painting depicting Netanyahu with the Rebbe of Lubavitch during the famous "dollar distribution" ceremony on one of his visits to Israel. In a recent interview with French media, Milei spoke about his profound connection to biblical texts, noting his frequent references to the Torah and citing the Book of Exodus as the most significant liberation story in human history.

Following his address at the UN General Assembly, Milei met with Prime Minister Netanyahu, thanking him for his unwavering support for Israel. Netanyahu commended Milei, stating, "You stand for the truth. You don't care, you just speak for the truth. That's why you support Israel."