Jewish Cemeteries in Jamaica

LAUNCH OF THE DATABASE OF JAMAICAN JEWISH BURIAL GROUNDS
The Jamaican Jewish Cemeteries Preservation Fund (JJCPF) launched their database of Jewish burial grounds n Sephardic World. Extensive cataloguing of the Jewish burial sites across the island took place from 2008 to 2017. 33 Jewish burial locations were recorded, which includes synagogue purchased cemeteries, family burial grounds, those that were sold and no longer exist, and plot markers which were part of an internment ground that is now on residential property. Rachel Frankel and Joseph de Leon will discuss this important project, which helps fill a gap in our knowledge, as well as the need to preserve these historic Jewish sites.
Rachel Frankel is principal of the firm Rachel Frankel Architecture. The practice is located in New York City and is best known for its contextual new buildings, sustainable alterations, and historic restorations. She is the co-author of Remnant Stones: The Jewish Cemeteries of Suriname. Frankel served in the Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa. Her Master in Architecture is from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and her Bachelor of Arts is from Duke University.
Joseph de Leon is a Jamaican Jewish descendant and the current President of the Jamaican Jewish Cemeteries Preservation Fund. He is retired from a senior management position at Con Edison of New York, Inc. He enjoys various pursuits and spending time with his grandchildren. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, and a Masters degree in Business.
Visit the Jamaican Jewish Cemeteries Preservation Fund at www.jjcpf.org/
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[@dennisedwards9525]

Yes keep up the good work,a Jamaican living in Canada,one love.

[@Petchary]

Thank you so much for this incredibly informative session! Best wishes to you all from Jamaica!