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Jews came to the Caribbean primarily seeking refuge from persecution and seeking economic opportunities. After the expulsion from Spain in 1492 and later from Portugal, many Sephardic Jews migrated to the Americas, including the Caribbean, where they established communities and engaged in trade, agriculture, and plantation economies. The relatively tolerant environments in places like Curaçao and Jamaica allowed them to practice their faith and contribute to local economies. Additionally, the Caribbean served as a strategic trading hub, further attracting Jewish settlers.

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