Shimon Axel Wahnish

Shimon Axel Wahnish
Ambassador of Argentina to Israel
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 13, 2024
PresidentJavier Milei
Preceded bySergio Urribarri
Personal details
Born
Axel Wahnish
Children6

Shimon Axel Wahnish is an Argentinean rabbi and diplomat. Since 2024, he has been Argentina's ambassador to Israel. For the major role that Wahnish played in fostering Argentian President Javier Milei's growing affinity and interest in Judaism, Wahnish has been called Milei's rabbi and spiritual advisor, even though Milei is not Jewish.[1][2]

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