The Bahamas

Information

CJC Vice President: Currently vacant

Community Organisation: United Bahamas Hebrew Congregation

Demography

The Jewish population of Bahamas is approximately 200.

History

Luis De Torres, interpreter for Christopher Columbus, was the first Jew to reach the New World in 1492.

When The Bahamas came under British rule in 1620, there were a few Jewish residents.

After WW1, immigrants from Poland, Russia, and the United Kingdom settled in Nassau and Freeport.

Community Life

There are 2 synagogues in The Bahamas serving a Conservative congregation in Nassau, and  Reform one in Freeport. Both are joined under the umbrella of the United Bahamas Hebrew Congregation.

Affiliations

Commonwealth Jewish Council

World Jewish Congress