Jodenbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
De Portugees Israëlietische Synagoge
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The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
1. De Portugees Israëlietische Synagoge / The Portuguese Synagogue Marker
Dit imposante gebouw dateert uit 1675. Destijds was het een van de grootste synagoge ter wereld. Het ontwerp van stadsbouwmeester Elias Bouman refereert aan de Tempel van Salomo in Jeruzalem. In de synagoge is de wereldberoemde bibliotheek Ets Haim (Boom des Levens) gevestigd. Deze is van het grootste belang voor de studie van het jodendom. In het hoofdgebouw is geen elektriciteit, op feestdagen wordt de synagoge verlicht door 1000 kaarsen. Nog altijd vervult de synagoge haar oorspronkelijke functie.
This imposing building dates from 1675. At the time, it was one of the largest synagogues in the world. The design by the municipal architect Elias Bouman refers to the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. The synagogue houses the world-famous Ets Haim (Tree of Life) library, which is of mayor importance for the study of Judaism. The main building has no electricity; during holidays the synagogue is lit by 1000 candles. The synagogue still fulfils its original function.
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Location. 52° 22.068′ N, 4° 54.284′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jodenbuurt. It is on Mr. Visserplein. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mr Visserplein 3, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 MV, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Simon Duque (within shouting distance of this marker); David Jacob Duque (within shouting distance of this marker); Rebecca Duque-Lopes Cardozo (within shouting distance of this marker); Sara Bleekrode-Vita Israel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Andre Monnickendam (about 90 meters away); Gustaaf Karel Monnickendam (about
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
2. The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Portuguese Synagogue (Amsterdam) (Wikipedia).
Overview: The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, or Snoge, is a late 17th-century Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam, completed in 1675. Esnoga is the word for synagogue in Judaeo-Spanish, the traditional Judaeo-Spanish language of Sephardi Jews.(Submitted on August 13, 2024.)
The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and has been a popular tourist attraction since it was constructed in the late 17th century, when it drew Christian tourists from many countries. The congregation allowed visitation of non-Jews and its opulence was a reflection of the importance of sacred worship to the congregation as well as signaling to all the wealth of the Portuguese Jewish community.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2024
3. De Portugees Israëlietische Synagoge / The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue
courtesy of the Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam via Wikimedia Commons
4. General view with the synagogue at left, 18th century
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
