Jamaica Connects With Its Jewish Heritage

JAMAICA CONNECTS WITH ITS JEWISH HERITAGE – Jamaica Tourist Board representative Victoria Harper (right) shares a light moment with Jewish Women International’s Executive Director Lori Weinstein at the recently held Women To Watch Awards. The event, which was supported by The Jamaica Tourist Board, honored 10 extraordinary Jewish women role models for their unique contributions across a wide array of professions. Sandals Resorts was also on hand to give away a trip for two to a lucky participant. Jamaica will also be the host destination of the inaugural Jewish Diaspora Conference (January 12-14, 2010) which will feature renowned experts from the United States, Jamaica, France and Israel, who will address topics from cultural history to Caribbean Jewish identity and heritage.