Jews in the Jungle: The Community of Suriname
Hosted By: Qesher
Qesher presents a talk on the history of the Jews of Suriname, the oldest existing Jewish community in the Americas, tracing its origins from Amsterdam and Dutch Brazil to the sugar plantations of Suriname. The program will highlight the community’s role in saving Jews during World War II and offer a look at Jewish life in Suriname today.
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