Tzedek ve-Shalom
Historic synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname
Tzedek ve-Shalom also written as Zedek ve Shalom, (Peace and Justice) is a historic synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname.[1] It was built for a Sephardic congregation in 1736.[2] The synagogue stopped being used in 1999 when the area's remaining Jewish residents combined congregations at Neveh Shalom Synagogue. It is being used as a computer repair store. Its furnishings are in the collection of the Israel Museum.[3]
The building is sited in a large courtyard, built of wood in a Neoclassical architecture style with arched windows and bench seating, and painted white. It has a wide basilica-like hall with a tevah (reader's platform) opposite the heikhal (Torah ark). Decoration included brass chandeliers from the Netherlands. It has a sandy floor.[2]
See also
- History of Jews in Suriname
- Esnoga
References
Further reading
- Tzedek Ve-Shalom: A Synagogue from Suriname in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem by Tania Coen-Uzzielli, Israel Museum, 2010
- The Jewish Nation of the Caribbean: The Spanish-Portuguese Jewish Settlements in the Caribbean and the Guianas Mordechai Arbell, Gefen Publishing House Ltd, 2002
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Religious buildings in Suriname
- Centrumkerk
- Grote Stadskerk
- Martin Luther Church
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Santa Rosa Church
- Arya Diwaker
- Keizerstraat Mosque
- Neveh Shalom
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