Jodenbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
De Herschepping Synagogue
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 1, 2022
1. De Herschepping Synagogue Marker
Op deze plek stond vroeger gebouw De Herschepping. Van 1618 tot 1675 de eerste openbare synagoge van Amsterdam en daarna Joods gemeenschapsgebouw. In 1931 is het gesloopt.
"Weggesnoeide tak uit de wingerd van de Joodse eeuwigheid. (Dr. Jaap Meijer)
Here on this site stood the De Herschepping building. From 1618 to 1675 it was the first public synagogue in Amsterdam, and afterwards a Jewish community building. It was demolished in 1931.
"A clipped off branch from the vine of Jewish eternity." (Dr. Jaap Meijer)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list.
Location. 52° 22.126′ N, 4° 54.165′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jodenbuurt. It is on Jodenbreestraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jodenbreestraat 138D, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 PB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stella Hamerslag (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterlooplein / Huis de Pinto (within shouting distance of this marker); Rachel Rine (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Liszt (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Boas Diamantfabriek (Diamond Factory) (about 120 meters away); Het Arsenaal / The Arsenal (about 180 meters away); De Portugees Israλlietische Synagoge / The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue (about 180 meters away); Huis De Pinto (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Regarding De Herschepping Synagogue. The quote at the bottom of the marker text is by Dr Jaap Meijer, a Dutch Jewish historian and poet.
Also see . . . The Jewish history of Amsterdam. (Submitted on July 13, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 1, 2022
2. De Herschepping Synagogue Marker - wide view
The marker is located above the door. It's easy to miss because it looks more like a commercial sign than a historical marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
