Everything that you will see when you come visit St Thomas Synagogue came from way back 1833. From the benches to the bima, all were made out of mahogany that used to be found abundantly on the island. All the chandeliers though were from Europe, specifically Holland.
Its walls are all fireproof since the building was made out of bricks and other kinds of stones instead of wood. Those stones were believed to be quarried from Europe. Its sand floor is another of its most interesting features. Many legends say that this is the very path that Moses and his children walked for the whole 40 years.
Consistent restorations were being made to the place and by 1995 to around 1996, there was a tiny museum that was added to the synagogue. It was named after Johnny Weibel who was a congregation member. The said museum displays the history of the congregation and some of the rest of the Jewish history spread on the island.
Photos via thatsamoray.wordpress.com and travelmuse.com
