Tzedek ve-Shalom explained

Tzedek ve-Shalom
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Rite:Nusach Sefard
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Functional Status:Closed; Repurposed
Location:Paramaribo
Country:Suriname
Map Type:Suriname
Map Size:250
Map Relief:1
Architecture Type:Synagogue architecture
Architecture Style:Neoclassical
Year Completed:1736
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The Tzedek ve-Shalom, also written as Zedek ve Shalom, (Peace and Justice) is a historic former Jewish synagogue, that is located in Paramaribo, Suriname.[1] It was built for a Sephardic congregation in 1736.

Overview

The synagogue stopped being used in 1999 when the area's remaining Jewish residents combined congregations at Neveh Shalom Synagogue. It is being used as a computer repair store. Its furnishings are in the collection of the Israel Museum.[2]

The building is sited in a large courtyard, built of wood in a Neoclassical style with arched windows and bench seating, and painted white. It has a wide basilica-like hall with a tevah (reader's platform) opposite the heikhal (Torah ark). Decoration included brass chandeliers from the Netherlands. It has a sandy floor.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Jewish Sanctuary in the Atlantic World: A Social and Architectural History . Stiefel, Barry L. . 320 . . . (Includes a photograph of the synagogue). .
  2. News: Stanley Fischer Takes Israel Donors on Synagogue Tour . Bloomberg . 2 January 2013 . 26 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Tzedek ve-Shalom Synagogue . Israel Museum, Jerusalem .