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Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas
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Marie
March 21, 2021
The second-oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere (the oldest is on the island of Curaçao), peaceful St Thomas Synagogue is a National Historic Landmark. The current building dates from 1833, but Jews have worshipped here since 1796, from Sephardic Jews from Denmark to today’s 110-family Reform congregation. The temple floor is made of sand to symbolize the flight of the Israelites out of Egypt and across the desert. There’s a tiny museum in the back room.
The second-oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere (the oldest is on the island of Curaçao), peaceful St Thomas Synagogue is a National Historic Landmark. The current building dates from 1833, but Jews have worshipped here since 1796, from Sephardic Jews from Denmark to today’s 110-family Reform…
Carolyn
July 6, 2021
Second oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere
V
October 30, 2020
One of the oldest continuously-running synagogues on U.S. soil and the second-oldest in the western hemisphere.
Renata
December 10, 2021
2nd oldest Jewish Synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Oldest synagogue under the US flag
Julie
July 18, 2018
The St. Thomas Synagogue is the oldest synagogue building in continuous use under the American flag, the second oldest synagogue in the Western hemisphere -- and one of only five synagogues in the world to have sand on the floor (deliberately). Fascinating history and a beautiful setting, the synagogue is actually the fourth most visited tourist site on island. (And in the interest of full disclosure: Julie's husband, Michael Feshbach, is the rabbi there; the congregation is the reason they came to St. Thomas).
The St. Thomas Synagogue is the oldest synagogue building in continuous use under the American flag, the second oldest synagogue in the Western hemisphere -- and one of only five synagogues in the world to have sand on the floor (deliberately). Fascinating history and a beautiful setting, the synag…
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2116 Krystal Street
Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas