For Cuban Jews, improved ties to U.S. may not resolve central challenges Down to about 1,500 Jews from 15,000 in 1959, the Cuban Jewish community continues to see the exodus of its younger and most active members to Israel.
A month after Alan Gross’ arrival, a welcome-home party at his synagogue At Alan Gross’ homecoming, tales of bottle cap jewelry and his first corned beef sandwich in five years.
Alan and Judy Gross to attend State of the Union as Obama guests The former Cuban prisoner and his wife are among 23 guests who will be seated in a special box for the president’s address.