The Caribbean: Freedom and progress // How Jews found a haven in the new world

Cold outside? Warm up indoors with the latest issue of JR, which heads to the balmy climes of the Caribbean. Hear about pirates, sugar planters and refugees who transformed the region into a flourishing Jewish enclave and meet the present-day activists keeping the traditions of the region alive. Explore the routes that music of North Africa and the Middle East has travelled all over the world; uncover the secret of Fiddler on the Roof’s success in a new documentary; and discover the cabaret written in Terezin that's having its European premiere in Newcastle. All this, plus our regular three-month events guide to keep the winter at bay right through to spring!