Stanley Falkenstein, the Founder of Jewish Cuba Connection, went to Cuba in December 2000 on a Jewish humanitarian mission to deliver material aid, prayer books and other necessities of life to the small, vibrant but struggling Jewish communities of Cuba. During this mission, Stan met “Aaron,” a senior in Havana who said, “Please do two things for me. Please help us and tell our story to the Diaspora.” Upon Stan’s return to the U.S., Jewish Cuba Connection, Inc. was born.

Although Aaron died two years later, Jewish Cuba Connection continues to fulfill Aaron’s plea by helping the community. JCC also makes presentations in the U.S. so that others can learn about the needs of our Cuban brothers and sisters as well as sponsor missions to provide religious, fraternal, and humanitarian support.

Key to these efforts is working as equals with the leaders and member of the Cuban Jewish community so that they are empowered to help their community become stronger and even more cohesive.