Maguen David Synagogue Explained

Building Name:Maguen David Synagogue
בית הכנסת מגן דוד
Location:2 Calle SO, no. 93
(15 Avenida SO y 16 Avenida SO)
Barrio Supaya
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Geo:15.5063°N -88.0356°W
Religious Affiliation:Conservative Judaism
Rite:Sephardi
State:Cortés
Functional Status:Active
Website:Comunidad Judia de Honduras
Year Completed:1997

The Maguen David Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת מגן דוד) in San Pedro Sula, Honduras is one of the two synagogues in San Pedro Sula where the Orthodox Synagogue Mishkan Shlomo was founded in 2022, these 3 are the only synagogues in the entire country.[1] Built in 1997, it serves as the central gathering place of the tiny Jewish community of San Pedro Sula.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Honduras . Rosen . Rachel . Jewish Virtual Library . 20 October 2009 .