West - HSC - Desert/East Area - Sabra of the Desert - The History of Jewish Cubans - 2026
January 20, 2026 @ 9:30AM — 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Join us for a fascinating program featuring Michael Appleman, Ph.D.
Dr. Appleman recently returned from a humanitarian trip to Cuba in November 2025, providing Judaic and financial support to the Jewish community. Appleman will share intriguing stories about the history of Jewish Cubans, the impact of the embargo, being detained, and the collapse of the Cuban economy.
Michael Appleman, in the last five years, has published numerous articles about his humanitarian work and his connection to the Jewish community in other countries. He is a retired CEO and founder of University Avenue Psychology Center; MDI MRI, Inc. He is also the founder and CEO of Cubano Art Gallery. Doors open 9:30am, Program begins 10:00am
Coffee and Nosh will be served.
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