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Shevet Ahim Israelite Society

Shevet Ahim Israelite Society

The synagogue is in the neighborhood of Bella Vista. Orthodox denomination, Jalavi. A group of immigrants of Syrian origin, decided to form the Jewish charitable society paramount to help Jews coming into the country, fleeing persecut...

Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue and Museum in Curazao

Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue and Museum in Curazao

Progressive Denomination. The historical synagogue in Curaçao is the oldest in contiuous use in the Western Hemisphere, since 1732. There are currently around 300 Jews with an active community life, being part of two Jewish congreg...

Israelite Congregation of Nicaragua

Israelite Congregation of Nicaragua

Kurt Preiss - Board President CIN was founded in Managua, Nicaragua in June 6 1965, even though Jews have been living in Nicaragua since 18th century, it was only in 1965 that the Jewish community was established officially as CIN. Tod...

Magen David Guatemalan Jewish Community

Magen David Guatemalan Jewish Community

Denomination: Modern Orthodox. Morning Shabat Services, High Holidays services

Shaarei Shalom, United Congregation of Israelites

Shaarei Shalom, United Congregation of Israelites

Shaarei Shalom United Congregation of Israelites synagogue was rebuilt on Duke Street, using concrete material instead of brick, by the Henriques brothers in 1912. This Synagogue, is one of the few in the world, that has sand for its fl...

Jewish Unity of San Pedro de Sula

Jewish Unity of San Pedro de Sula

Denomination: Conservative. It offers Friday night services. Community life: currently around 50-60 families live in the cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula and around 20 individuals are its 'floating population' (diplomats, peac...