Cuba
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US government
The decision to release the prisoners on the island comes after Washington's most intense pressure campaign in decades, although Havana denies any decision-making under US coercion.
US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade
Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico says
US push for Western Hemisphere dominance could extend to Cuba and Nicaragua, experts say
Alan Gross says Bernie Sanders praised Cuba during a prison visit
“He said, quote: ‘I don’t know what’s so wrong with this country,'” Gross, 70, told NPR in a story posted Wednesday.
The challenge of finding kosher food in Cuba
“It’s very difficult in Cuba to be shomer Shabbat, or to keep kosher.”
Synagogue built by Jews who fled Cuba is struggling in Miami
Cuban Jews founded this congregation in 1961 as immigration from the island nation surged following Fidel Castro’s rise to power in 1959.
In 1987, Sanders said JFK made him nauseous; now he praises him in new ad
The Democratic president hopeful was appalled by Kennedy's position on the Cuban Revolution.
Cuban child banned from wearing kippah following violent school bullying
After complying, the prosecutor informed the family that continued action could result in the loss of their right to guardianship over their children.
Ben-Gurion University study says 'Havana Syndrome' caused by pesticides
“The study validates the need for us to continue to learn more about the use of pesticides and other toxins.”
Picasso’s ‘Carmen’
“I’m an immigrant. I was born in Cuba and I grew up here. All I wanted growing up was to connect. This organization allows me to connect. It makes me belong,” he shared.
Israeli scientist becomes first to speak at Cuban conference
Markel spoke about developments in forestation and large water project tools to adapt to the effects of climate change in Israel and the rest of the Middle East.
![Keren Kayemet L’Israel-Jewish National Fund chief Scientist Dr. Doron Markel [L]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/442992 "Keren Kayemet L’Israel-Jewish National Fund chief Scientist Dr. Doron Markel [L]")
For first time Israeli scientist presents at conference in Cuba
The conference was hosted by Cuba’s Environmental Agency and Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment jointly with other organizations.
![Dr. Doron Markel [L] with KKL-JNF conference delegates and leaders of the Cuban Jewish community, July 2019](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/442966 "Dr. Doron Markel [L] with KKL-JNF conference delegates and leaders of the Cuban Jewish community, July 2019")
City of Havana restoring oldest Jewish cemetery in Cuba
The cemetery has deteriorated over many years, as the Jewish community was unable to raise the $200,000 needed to refurbish the entire ground.