Antigua and Barbuda

Information

CJC Vice President: Bertram Robinowitz

Demography

There are very few Jewish residents in Antigua and Barbuda.

History

The first Jews to arrive in Antigua were Sephardi  merchants and traders from the Iberian Peninsula, in the late 17th century. They travelled between the Caribbean islands.

In 1694, new laws prevented Jews from being traders, and although this was repealed in 1701, most had left for North America.

Community Life

Chabad

A number of Jews have homes on the island of Antigua but there does not appear to be any organised Jewish life there. 

Kashrut

Education

Youth

Affiliations

Commonwealth Jewish Council