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PHOTO ESSAY: The Jews of Tijuana |
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 by Paul Rockower, November 13, 2009 |
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Journalist Paul Rockower spent several weeks visiting and studying the small but charismatic Jewish community of Tijuana, Mexico. In addition to creating this photo gallery, he wrote an essay about his experiences which you can read here.
For more photos, you can view Paul's picasaweb album.
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<< PrevImage 1 of 17Next >>Menorah
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Though it's missing a small piece, the menorah stands otherwise as a marker of the local Jewish population.
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<< PrevImage 2 of 17Next >>Feliz Purim
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Celebrating the most fun holiday of the Jewish calendar.
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<< PrevImage 3 of 17Next >>Two Boys
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Two young boys welcome visitors to Centro Social Israelita.
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<< PrevImage 4 of 17Next >>Art
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This mural is on the wall of Centro Social Israelita.
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The entrance to Centro Social's synagogue.
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<< PrevImage 6 of 17Next >>Window
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Even on a metal window protector, there's still space for a Magen David.
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<< PrevImage 7 of 17Next >>Stars of David
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One congregant poses for a photo in front of the synagogue.
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<< PrevImage 8 of 17Next >>Smile!
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Another congregant poses - this one with a chicken.
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<< PrevImage 9 of 17Next >>The Rabbi Is In
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Rabbi Polichenco makes a house call.
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<< PrevImage 10 of 17Next >>Waiting
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Rabbi Salas of Congregacion Hebrea de Baja California next to Elijah's chair.
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Rabbi Salas with the Torahs.
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Congregants taking part in Friday night services.
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<< PrevImage 13 of 17Next >>Kids
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Downstairs, the kids' service is a lot of fun.
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<< PrevImage 14 of 17Next >>The Beach
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After shul, you can go for a walk along the Baja coast.
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The sun sets on Rosarito Beach.
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Another mural, this one in Tijuana's downtown.
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The Tijuana Gateway Arch welcomes visitors.
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Erik Kolácek
Thanks man...I really needed a shabbas pick-me-up after a craptastic week. I'm going to repost one of them to my Facebook.