Trips
Jewish Cuba
February 26 to March 2, 2012
Join Temple Beth Sholom on its first mission to Cuba
Led by Rabbi Gary Glickstein and Tamara Donnenfeld
We want to:
• Help Cuban Jews in their quest to become a stronger Jewish community
• Build a bridge of friendship between the Cuban Jewish community and Jews from other countries.
• Support Cuban Jews in developing a deeper understanding of their Jewish heritage.
Experience the sites and the sounds of a country living in the 50’s
Meet with representatives of the Jewish community in Cuba who dedicate their lives to keep Judaism alive -
Representatives of Hadassah and the Senior Women’s Club
Dra. Adela Dworin, President of the Jewish Community and El Patronato
Rosa Behar, Director of the Jewish Free Pharmacy
Maritza Corrales, author of “The Chosen Island, the Jews of Cuba”
Mayra Levy, President of El Centro Hebreo Sephardic Synagogue
Officers of Adath Israel Orthodox Synagogue Shochet
Visit the Jewish organizations in La Havana:
La Casa de la Comunidad Hebrea de Cuba
El Patronato
Escuela Tikun Olam Jewish School
Centro Hebreo Sephardic Synagogue
Jewish Cemeteries
Holocaust Memorial
Kosher Butcher Shop
Shevet Achim Synagogue
And much more...
$2,950.00 per person includes
Visa
Round-trip chartered air flights Miami– La Havana—Miami
5 nights accommodations at Hotel Parque Central, the deluxe hotel in Havana (double occupancy)
5 full buffet breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
Gratuities and tips to guide and bus driver (minimum 15 participants)
$500 Deposit by October 15. Pay in full by December 1
Make all checks payable to Temple Beth Sholom
For more information, contact Tamara Donnenfeld at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 305.538.7231 x232
Highlights of the weekend:
· Esa Bagel Demonstration and Lunch
· Jewish Museum
· Bnei Jeshurum Friday evening service and dinner
· Tenement museum
· Lower East Side Tour
· Donut Plant
· Eldridge Street Synagogue
· Williamsburg, Boro Park
· Tefillin factory
· Beth El Synagogue
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