Model: Mikve Israel-Imanuel

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Mikve Israel-Imanuel Curacao, an island in the former Netherlands Antilles

Must Know

Founded in 1730 and inspired by the Portuguese Synagogue in Holland, it is today the home of the island’s Reconstructionist congregation.

This synagogue is known locally as the Snoa – an abbreviation of esnoga – the word for “synagogue” in Ladino and ancient Portuguese

More Info

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Additional Reading

Curacao synagogue – wikipedia

The Jewish Community of Curacao – Anu website

Themes and Connections:

1739, ancient Portuguese, Curacao, Esnoga, former Netherlands Antilles, Holland, Ladino, Ladino community, Ladino language, Mikve Israel-Imanuel, Netherlands Antilles, Portuguese, Portuguese synagogue in Holland, Portuguese synagogue in the Netherlands, Reconstructionist congregation, Reconstructionist congregation of Curacao, Snoa, synagogue

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