The Making of Puerto Rican Jews “Is it possible that they were among the first secret Jews to flee the Inquisition and sail to the Caribbean with Columbus in 1492?” Exploring the History of the Sugar Cane Industries When Columbus first discovered the New World, many settled in Puerto Rico because of its vast lands and potential in the Sugar Cane Industry. Jewish Welcome Center Opens its Doors in Old San Juan As tourists come through on huge cruise ships that dock within a short distance from the center, they offer them more than just a drink of water... Puerto Rican Coconut and White Cheese Salad Christophene, Coconut and Puerto Rican White Cheese Salad(4- 6 portions) From a Cuban Prison to a Puerto Rican Entrepreneur Talking to Efraim Kier is similar to turning the pages of an intriguing international thriller, his stories are filled with clandestine meetings, world leaders and daring escape plans to new countries and that’s just scratching the surface.