Chile Kreiman arrived in Santiago, Chile, in 1972, where he served as Chief Rabbi of Chile for two decades. This period was full of challenges, particularly during the presidency of
Salvador Allende (1970–73), and later, during the dictatorship of
Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990). Despite the difficulties imposed by the socialist regime first, and then during the military dictatorship, Kreiman started religious equalitarian services, youth activities, summer camps, conferences, and cultural events even amidst protests. During the dictatorship, he worked hard to support human rights; he was a founding member of the
Committee of Cooperation for Peace in Chile (), a human rights organization created in 1973 by the Christian churches together with the Jewish community to protect the life and physical integrity of people persecuted by the
military dictatorship of Chile.). That terror attack changed his life forever. 85 victims were killed, among them was his wife Julia Susana Wolinsky. In 1995 he returned to Chile, to the southern city of Concepción. He was a Jewish chaplain in the
Scouts of Argentina until 2012.
Israel In 2012, Rabbi Kreiman made
Aliyah where he settled in
Jerusalem, a couple of blocks away from the
Great Synagogue, where he was admired and acknowledged for his presence, knowledge of the liturgy and the ability to create bonds. He walked different ideological paths and enjoyed the experience. During his last year, he formally approached Orthodoxy.
Interfaith activities His commitment to interfaith activities was evident through his collaboration with Catholic organizations and his role as director of the International Council of Christians and Jews in Latin America, as well as international Vice President of the World Council of Synagogues. Kreiman was close to
Opus Dei, and participated in congresses in Buenos Aires and at the
Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. Notably, in 1998 he was invited by
King Hussein of Jordan, who warmly welcomed him as an honored guest, facilitating the commencement of the Judeo-Islamic dialogue in Latin America. Thousands of people listened to his sermons all around the world. They can be found at the archives of the Hebrew University. ==Death==