Jews Around The World - Paramaribo, Suriname

This week's video welcomes a very special guest: Jacob Steinberg who is the Chai Membership Coordinator for the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname.

We discussed the history of Jews in Paramaribo, what the Jewish community looks life today, and the strengths and struggles they face.

To find out more about the Paramaribo Jewish community, or to become a Chai Member, please email Jacob Steinberg at [email protected].

00:21 - How did you end up in Paramaribo?
01:23 - How did you get involved with the Jewish community there?
04:49 - Early History of Jews in Suriname
14:55 - Years leading up to World War Two
17:55 - After World War Two
20:07 - Paramaribo Today
21:23 - Struggles Facing the Community
24:33 - Chai Membership Projects
31:42 - Antisemitism
35:15 - What does Shabbat look like in Paramaribo?
37:27 - How many people belong to the Neve Shalom community today?

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