At
its highAt
its high point in the 1950's, there were about 15,000 Jewbans (short for
Cuban Jews) living in Cuba. It was a very close-knit community, that
remains so to this day in South Florida, even more than 40 years after
leaving the island. While adhering to the traditions of their Jewish
Heritage, Jewbans definitely have a "Cuban flavor," displaying a unique
blend of cultures that is still evident in subsequent generations, most of
whom are fluent in Spanish and enjoy the traditional sounds of Cuban music
and the taste of Cuban food. |