St. Thomas» st. thomas synagogue http://www.islandviewestate.com St. Thomas Virgin Islands Resource Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:44:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 St. Thomas’ Places of Worship: St. Thomas Synagogue http://www.islandviewestate.com/st-thomas-attractions/st-thomas%e2%80%99-places-of-worship-st-thomas-synagogue.html http://www.islandviewestate.com/st-thomas-attractions/st-thomas%e2%80%99-places-of-worship-st-thomas-synagogue.html#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:14 +0000 carla_guillermo http://www.islandviewestate.com/?p=46 st thomas synagogueA true find in the heart of the Caribbean, the St. Thomas synagogue retains most of its original construction back in 1833. The wonderful interiors and the sand floor will catch every visitor’s keen attention. This national historic landmark offers mahogany ark and benches as well as European style chandelier. This stunning synagogue is made [...]]]> A true find in the heart of the Caribbean, the St. Thomas synagogue retains most of its original construction back in 1833. The wonderful interiors and the sand floor will catch every visitor’s keen attention. This national historic landmark offers mahogany ark and benches as well as European style chandelier.

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This stunning synagogue is made up of bricks and stone that withstood fires and hurricanes in the past. It was further strengthened by cement with mortar, limestone and molasses to hold everything up. According to literature, the bricks were left by merchants in exchange for local commodities.

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Another unique feature of the synagogue is the Dutch-made pillars symbolizing the Judaism matriarchs. A museum was also built in this majestic site that shows Jewish artifacts found on the island. Come and visit this synagogue for an experience once in a lifetime.

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