From Sugarcane to Shul: A History of the Jews of Barbados
Bridgetown Jewish Synagogue – One of the Barbados.org’s “Seven Wonders Of Barbados!”
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Join Barbados-born and raised Toronto lawyer, Jerry Kreindler, as he traces the history of Barbados’ Jews from 1628 to the present day.
Jerry will also share his experience of what it was like to grow up Jewish in the tropical island paradise of Barbados, one of the more exotic and unusual communities of our diaspora.
Sponsored by Sisterhood
Can’t wait to find out more. The jews of China presentation was amazing. This ongoing look at world Jewry is unique and refreshing. Come out and be fascinated.
I was inspired by Professor Gewurtz’s presentation about the Jews of China. I look forward to another interesting talk about our brethren Jews of the Barbados on Tueday February 9th.