Rodolfo Mizrachi is the president of the community
The Mizrachi Family home has been augmented with a sanctuary and outdoor space on the roof.
The view of the street the synagogue.
The stairs to the sanctuary were decorated for the celebration
A red carpet was laid at the entrance to the sanctuary for the celebration
This is the outdoor space next to the sanctuary
Framed photos were just inside the entrance
The Bimah
The family kitchen has been updated to serve the community as well as the family
Friday night blessing the children and loved ones
Fernando Lapidus, JDC representative leads services with the help members. June Safran watches as she prepares to make her presentation
June Safran of the Cuba-America Jewish Mission makes presentations to Rodolfo Mizrachi who receives them on behalf of the community
Jewish Books in Spanish
Hand painted and donated by a youth in the U.S.
A child-sized computer
Kiddush cup from Israel
June presents a kiddush cup brought from Israel to the community
Words of gratitude for being invited and the pleasure in sharing this time
The community listens
The new challah cover
Lizette, Rodolfo's wife serves wine to everyone to make kiddush
Fernando Lapidus, the JDC rep. and educator, poses with June Safran from the Cuba-America Jewish Mission
Youth checkout the computer
Fernando Lapidus and David Pernas, president of the Camaguey Jewish Community
June poses with three generations of one branch of the Mizrachi family
We arrive by bus to the fish restaurant
The Three Presidents confer outside the restaurant Rodolfo Mizrachi, Guantanamo David Pernas, Camaguey Julio Rodrigues Eli, Caibarien and representing all of Villa Clara Province
The Havana Contingency
June Safran is very happy tonight
Two more generations of another branch of the Mizrachi Clan
People were impressed that there were Jewish stars on the back of the chairs.
Outside the sanctuary Shabbat Morning
Shabbat Morning
This young man had his bar mitzvah last year in Havana at Centro Sefaradi
Lunch after services and before the city tour
Following are pictures of the city
On Tour of the city. Rodolfo points out the statue on the top of the roof of the old post office.
There she is!
Mango tree covered with fruit.
Inside the theater, waiting for the evening celebration
Elias Mizrachi (right) stands next to his brother who lives in Guantanamo and holds his nephew. Elias now lives in Santiago de Cuba but was born and raised in Guantanamo
The Stage
Guantanamo dancers
David Budegin with the Santiago dancers
Fernando Lapidus sings Jewish songs
Guantanamo adults don't have costumes
Rodolfo presents an award of gratitude to the representative of the Ministry of Religion
Rodolfo presents an award of gratitude to Moshe Smith, president of International B'nai B'rith and holds a plaque presented to him by Moshe Smith.
June Safran receives her award from a member of the community
Proposing a tost at the party after the program
Some people could just care less.
Great dance music
All ages like to dance
And the food was appreciated, particularly the desserts.
