Ilan López, at The Blogs

Jul 13, 2022, 1:20 AM

Over the last three years, I have witnessed what it is to live in a country that loves Israel. As an Israeli, I frequently joke, saying that Guatemalans love Israel more than Israelis love Israel. Yesterday we materialized a project...

Jul 8, 2020, 2:10 AM

Coronavirus in the Capital of the pro-Israel World

This article was written in collaboration with Ariela Benchoam, a youth leader of the Jewish Community of Guatemala. During these times of crisis, uncertainty, and struggle, the principle of Tikun Olam becomes more relevant than ever. In Guatemala, a country...

Apr 26, 2020, 11:26 PM

Jewish community of Guatemalan helps thousands to strengthen their Judaism

In mid-March, as the world began to adapt to the coronavirus, the Jewish Community of Guatemala began to organize what would become a regional movement that would bring together speakers, Rabanim and Rabaniot from more than 10 countries, and...

About Me

The author is the Executive Director of the Jewish Community in Guatemala. Originally from Venezuela, Ilan moved to Israel when he was 20 years old. He served in the IDF unit COGAT as the director of the Digital Diplomacy department. After his service, he worked at StandWithUs he started the Latin American department of the organization. In 2019 he moved to Guatemala to work with the local Jewish community.

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