Vida Comunitaria - INFORMACIONES

CUBAN YOUNGSTERS AWARDED

Within the framework of Joint which organized the contest for Didactic Resources for young Latin American Jews

“Identity at a stake” in memory of Dr. Abraham Liberson (Z”L) which main topic was to recreate one of the most relevant goals: to transmit Jewish values.

The event was aiming at young Latin American Jews, ages 14-25. To be enrolled they had to create and present a didactic game to be used when learning Jewish contents.

The initiative of the groups who have participated and their Commitment with the project express, once more the willingness of the Latin American Jewish Community of Youngsters to participate in the Jewish events.

That´s why with satisfaction JOINT and the Libersons who made this event possible, were pleased and thanked the participants for their enthusiasm, creativity and intelligence shown in their projects.

Our Community is proud for the three of its members who participated in this contest have been awarded. Congratulations to Tamara Roussó, Hower Friman and Deyanis Aguiar Pérez for the presentation of the work “Celebrating Sabbath”. They obtained the 3rd Prize. This was a creative game designed for the learning of this important Jewish festivity. The game is in all the provinces and soon it will be in all Latin America.

FIRST RIKUDIM FESTIVAL OF THE CUBAN JEWISH COMMUNITY

Last July, in the headquarters of the Community the First Rikudim festival was celebrated for the first time. Young people from every part of the country showed Traditional Jewish dances with distinct and unique features of each congregation represented. This program was developed with the JDC Collaboration.