Nidhe Israel Synagogue And Museum
Located off James Street, the synagogue has been totally restored to its original condition and open to the public and available through tours. It was an easy 20-minute walk from the port. One of the oldest synagogues in the Western Hemisphere and was first built sometime in the 1600s. It is an impressive building and a must-see for history lovers. Interesting features of the synagogue include the marble accents and mahogany furniture. The synagogue was abandoned in 1929 but saved and restored by the Jewish community in 1983. Next to the building is a cemetery with headstones that date back to the 17th century. The cemetery is well preserved and marks the graves of settlers from the pre-revolutionary war era. There is also a Mikva (ritual bath) on the premises. There is also a museum which includes a video presentation about the Jews on the island and in the region. The museum is packed with artifacts and Judaica from this centuries-old house of worship and tells the story of the Sephardic Jews arrival in Bridgetown and the establishment of the Jewish community in Barbados. The small museum intertwines the Jewish history of slavery, industry and the sugar plantations, and the key part they played in the island's lucrative sugar industry.
By walk, it will take around 5 minutes and by car, around 3 minutes.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Synagogue - Free
Museum - Adults - US $12.50 / BDS $25.00
Children - US $6.00 / BDS $12.00 (Kids under 5 years are free)
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