Nidhe Israel Synagogue

Historic Synagogue · St. Michael

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The Nidhe Israel Synagogue, founded in 1654, is one of the oldest synagogues in the Americas, established by Sephardic Jewish settlers who had fled the Portuguese reconquest of Recife and brought their skills in sugar production to Barbados. The restored synagogue and mikvah sit within the UNESCO Historic Bridgetown district alongside the Nidhe Israel Museum, which tells the story of the island's Jewish community and its contribution to commerce, culture and abolitionism. A small but deeply significant heritage site.

Contact Information

Address: Synagogue Lane, Bridgetown, St. Michael

Phone: 246-436-6869

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Website: https://synagoguehistoricdistrict.com

About culture in Barbados

Barbados has over 400 years of recorded history, from Amerindian settlement through British colonialism to its 2021 transition to a republic. The UNESCO World Heritage Garrison Historic Area, Harrison's Cave, and St. Nicholas Abbey are must-visit cultural sites. The island's food culture, calypso music tradition, chattel house architecture, and rum heritage make it one of the most culturally rich islands in the Caribbean.

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