Caribbean
Jeffrey Epstein Signed Will Two Days Before Death
His will, executed by two associates, is 21 pages long and values his wealth at $577 million.
When Caribbean Jews Stood Up Against Anti-Semitism — In 1798
“Have you considered, citizen, that by using an expression so general you have offended your sovereign, the French people?”
‘The Mikveh Saved Us’: How Chabad Family Survived ‘Off The Charts’ Irma
“It’s not like we weren’t prepared, but this was off the charts,” Rabbi Moishe Chanowitz said.
Rothschild Caribbean Estate Goes On Sale For $67 Million
“Girasol,” built by Benjamin de Rothschild, is situated on St. Bart’s and has a private beach and coconut grove.
Jews of the Caribbean
Since 1492, Jews have lived in the Caribbean. The Forward speaks to Sarah Phillips Casteel, author of “Calypso Jews” about how Jewish characters have found their way into Caribbean fiction.
Sephardic Man Tries To Fly to Spain's Granada, Ends Up in Caribbean's Grenada
A Sephardic man is suing British Airways for flying him to Grenada in the Caribbean — when he was supposed to be flying to Granada in Spain.
Members of Radical Lev Tahor Sect Detained in Caribbean
Several members of the controversial haredi Orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor have been detained in Trinidad and Tobago, reports the Toronto Star.
Synagogues in the Sand
For most people, a trip to the Caribbean is all about sandy beaches, crystal-clear water and relaxing in the moment. But for tourists with an interest in Jewish history, the Caribbean is also home to some of the oldest Jewish communities in North America, dating back to the 1600s.