Welcome to the Virtual Home of the Cayman Jewish Community

The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Western Caribbean, is an ideal business jurisdiction—sophisticated, stable, and strategically located just a one-hour flight from Miami and 3.5 hours from New York City. Beyond its economic appeal, Cayman is a wonderful and safe place to live, work, and raise a family. It is also home to a thriving and vibrant Jewish community.

What sets Cayman apart from the rest of the Caribbean is its world-class infrastructure, excellent schools, top-tier medical facilities, and diverse entertainment options. With over half of its residents being expatriates from around the globe, Cayman offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle like no other.

The Cayman Islands have earned recognition as the 6th largest global financial center, the world’s number one hedge fund jurisdiction, and a premier vacation destination.

History of the Cayman Jewish Community

Our Roots

The Jewish community in the Cayman Islands began to take shape in the 1970s when local Jews gathered to study, worship, and support each other in maintaining their heritage. Harvey and Ruth, originally from Jamaica, warmly hosted weekly Friday night gatherings in their home for many years.

By the mid-2000s, the Jewish population had grown significantly, leading to the need for organized High Holiday services, communal Passover Seders, and formal Jewish education for children.

Recognizing this growth, local lay leaders reached out to Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters, requesting that Chabad emissaries be sent to Cayman. A Chabad Center was soon established, joining over 4,700 Chabad Centers in more than 100 countries worldwide, serving the expanding Jewish community.

Jewish Life in the Cayman Islands Today

Under the dedicated leadership of Rabbi Berel and Rebbetzin Rikal Pewzner, the Cayman Jewish Community has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. Today, an estimated 800 Jewish residents call the island home, including retirees, young professionals, and families, with dozens of young children contributing to an incredibly vibrant community.

Our community gathers to celebrate individual and communal simchas, Jewish holidays with great joy, and weekly Shabbat services and dinners at the Beit Hillel Chabad House (dedicated in 2015). We also support each other in times of need, fostering a strong and connected Jewish environment.

In 2018, we inaugurated the Chabad Cayman Jewish Community Center at 7 Mile Shops. The Cayman JCC serves as the hub for all educational programs, including:

  • JUDA Enrichment (Ages 1-10)

  • Weekly Cayman Hebrew School

  • CTEEN Club (Ages 11-18)

  • Cayman Jewish Learning Institute Adult Education Courses

Community Services

In addition to our educational programs, we offer:

  • Culture and arts events

  • One-on-one study sessions on topics of your choice

  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons

  • Hebrew reading classes

  • Weekly women’s study groups

  • Counseling services

  • Providing Judaica essentials, including menorahs, mezuzahs, tefillin, and other ritual items

  • Marriage officiant services

  • Jewish cemetery and Chevra Kadisha services

  • Cayman Kosher Food Co-op for Passover and year-round needs

  • Kosher Certification Agency

  • Shabbat meal service

We are currently in the process of building the Cayman Mikvah and Eruv, ensuring that all the essential needs of a thriving Jewish community are met.

Whether you are new to the island or considering a move to Cayman, we welcome you to our wonderful community. Feel free to reach out, drop us a line, and join our many ongoing programs.

Come visit us at the Cayman Jewish Community Center at 7 Mile Shops!

Membership vs. Partnership

Thanks to the support of our community, a thriving Jewish presence has emerged in the Cayman Islands.

We invite you to partner with us to sustain our growth and ensure a bright Jewish future. Click here to donate

Unlike traditional synagogues, the Chabad Cayman Jewish Community does not require annual membership dues. Instead, we are supported by local community members and caring individuals like you, who contribute regularly according to their ability, ensuring a welcoming and enriching Jewish experience for all.

Your Moment. Your Legacy. Your Community.

We are proud of our community’s achievements but remain focused on securing its future.

We want to ensure that the programs and services we enjoy today will continue for our children and grandchildren for generations to come.

The link between our past achievements and our future vision is in your hands. By leaving a legacy gift to the Chabad Cayman Living Legacy Project, you will plant a seed that will bear fruit for decades to come.

Thank you!

Rabbi Berel & Rebbetzin Rikal Pewzner
Chabad Cayman Jewish Community Center

The Jewish Community of the Cayman Islands
📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 345.516.4474