unearthing a rich and varied Jewish past mostly hidden from the typical Montego Bay tourist. Wander Jamaica’s farther reaches, and you will stumble upon Jewish islanders living idiosyncratic yet ...

a Jewish community leader in Jamaica, has been working to preserve the island’s unique Jewish past. Henriques, whose family has lived in Jamaica for over 250 years, is at the head of efforts to ...

Hartwick reflected that “Judaism in Jamaica has a rich history and despite numerous obstacles, the Jewish people still remain committed and vibrant. I am honored to be a part of this legacy.” ...

Descended from Marranos, pirates and slave traders, the Jewish community of Jamaica has dwindled to about 200 members. While its leader, Ainsley Henriques, is trying to preserve Jamaican Jewry’s ...

Given the Jewish community’s centuries-long history in Jamaica, it’s not shocking that Reynolds’ husband has Jewish roots. The 73-year-old Henriques, who wears the multiple hats of community ...

This was once the domain of the little-known Jewish pirates who once sailed the waters of Jamaica. Their history captures a somewhat different side of the island than its recently adopted tourism ...

An American tourist watches near the entrance of the historic temple as half dozen members of Jamaica’s dwindling Jewish community instead perform informal Sabbath prayers led by a congregant.

While serving both the small Jewish community that lives in Jamaica year-round and the thousands of tourists that come through each year, the Raskins had to improvise: They made friends with the ...

Were there Jewish pirates in the Caribbean? Aye. But were the Jews lying beneath the three century-old tombstones in Kingston, Jamaica, decorated with skull and crossbones pirates? Nay. Sephardi ...

They are across the island from the capital of Kingston, where most of Jamaica’s approximately 200 permanent Jewish residents live. Despite Rabbi Raskin’s being based in Montego Bay and busy ...