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wallywilbur

I learned so much from Diane about the history of the Jewish religion in the Carribean. The walk up the hill is intimidating but well worth it. The Synagoue is interesting with the sand floor but hearing Diane tell you about the sand floor and everything that has happened is a must if you have an extra hour on the island.

margaretf324

One of the oldest synagogues in the western hemisphere. A reminder that Charlotte Amalie is so much more than cruise ships and jewelry stores. It was a lively multicultural port city.

NilsMS

This synagogue was open which is a rarity in these strange political times we live in. The symbolic sand on the floor was most remarkable, the view outside is wonderful. Just walking to the synagogue is Worth a visit in itself. The hillside is more like a norwegian walk in Bergen, but the heat is different!

LolaBarr

The Synagogue hadn't been on our must-do list, but we had some time to kill so we took a walk to see it. It was a little hard to find (we came from a different direction and missed the signs apparently), and also up a big hill, but well worth it. It is beautiful.

mauricek987

This is one of the oldest synagogues in the western hemisphere , something to be seen. It has a very unusual characteristics, it has a sand floor !

HappyTravelerVermont

If your into History, be sure to stop here. Its an up-hill walk to get here, but its down hill when leaving. It made me feel Peaceful and relaxed. Good place to set and think about your life.

jelyapt

This is the second oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, and it was well worth the visit. The floor is sand, and the warmth and charm of the sanctuary are immediately apparent. There historical information is quite interesting. I highly recommend taking the time to visit and learn and the history of the Jews in St. Thomas.

Steve1362

Meaning the Congregation of Blessing, Peace and Loving Deeds, the congregation was founded in 1796 and is the oldest Hebrew congregation in the United States and the second oldest in the Western Hemisphere. The current synagogue building, located on Crystal Gade, two blocks north of Main Street and one block west of Raadets Gade, built in 1833 and restored in 2000, is open to visitors Mon –Fri from 9am to 4pm. Inside, key items of interest include a domed ceiling, beautiful chandeliers, mahogany pews and sand floors. When we stopped in, a Bar Mitzvah for a young man from Chicago was just beginning; the Rabbi welcomed the visitors to stay as she explained the history of the congregation, how it was founded by Sephardic Jews and the floor was covered in sand as part of their tradition dating back to the Spanish Inquisition when they covered the floor with sand to muffle the sounds of dancing and celebration to avoid detection. Adjacent to the synagogue is the free (donations welcome) Weibel Museum, also open Mon – Fri from 9am to 4pm, which displays items from the long history of the small St Thomas Jewish community. If you are on a walking tour of historic Charlotte Amalie, you probably arrived here from either Main Street or the St Thomas Reformed Church. To continue the walking tour from the synagogue, return to Main Street and turn right, heading west, to Market Square and the last official stop of the walking tour.

Ingrid0321

This synagogue, the second oldest in the Western Hemisphere,is situated high on a hill overlooking Charlotte Amalie. Interesting historical artifacts.

stevenreichman

The synagogue and all of its exhibits really told the history of the Jewish community in St. Thomas. But the best part was the talk by the cantor that really brought the history to life-not to be missed. The walk up Synagogue hill is worth it!

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