Rotterdam-West , South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Lew Jom Sjoel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 2024
1. Lew Jom Sjoel Marker
Until 1993, the building of the Lew Jom Sjoel stood here; this association synagogue was consecrated in 1928 and closed in 1954.
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. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1928.
Location. 51° 54.975′ N, 4° 27.507′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Rotterdam-West. It is on Joost van Geelstraat north of Schietbaanlaan, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Joost van Geelstraat 92, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3021 VK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Israλlietisch Oudeliedengesticht / Jewish Old Age Home (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Branco van Dantzig (about 210 meters away); Het Israλlietisch Weeshuis / The Jewish Orphanage (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Henegouwerlaan (approx. half a kilometer away); Herenhuis / Mansion (approx. half a kilometer away); Korte Bajonetstraat / Little Bayonet Street (approx. half a kilometer away); Toni Koopmanplein (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.
Also see . . . Synagoge Lew Jom (Joods Erfgoed Rotterdam, in Dutch). The Jewish Heritage Association of Rotterdams history of the Synagogue.
Excerpt (in translation): The West of Rotterdam had become a popular residential area for the Jewish population. The distance to the synagogues on Botersloot and Boompjes was too far, especially when one considers that one had to walk this distance three times a day on Shabbat.(Submitted on March 31, 2024.)
On March 4, 1928, the Western Synagogue LewJom (heart of the west) was dedicated in the building at Joost van Geelstraat 68-70. The synagogue was designed by the architect Jac. van Gelderen. The synagogue belonged to the Lew Jom Association, which had started planning for this shul in 1927. In December 1929, renovation of the 9 meter wide and 13 meter deep building began. 82 men's and 24 women's seats would be created and the work would take three months. An amount of 6,000 Dutch Guilders was budgeted for the renovation and inventory.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 21, 20242. Lew Jom Sjoel Marker - wide view
The dedication took place on March 4, 1928 under the leadership of cantor H. Vleeschhouwer and Rabbi M. Cohen. Furthermore, a speech was given by the chairman of the association, Mr. B.J. Stein. The evening was musically supported by violinist Sam Swaap, and he was accompanied by Ms. H. de Vries and Mr. A. Mak sang some Jewish songs, accompanied by B. E. van der Waal. Else Hausdorff recited on this evening.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
