Tzedek ve-Shalom

Tzedek ve-Shalom
The former synagogue, in 2009,
as a computer store
Religion
AffiliationJudaism (former)
RiteNusach Sefard
Ecclesiastical or organisational status
StatusClosed; Repurposed
Location
LocationParamaribo
CountrySuriname
Tzedek ve-Shalom is located in Suriname
Tzedek ve-Shalom
Location of the former synagogue in Suriname
Geographic coordinates5°49′40″N 55°09′19″W / 5.82776°N 55.15537°W / 5.82776; -55.15537
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleNeoclassical
Completed1736

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[2]

See also

Interior in Israel Museum in Jerusalem

References

  1. ^ Stiefel, Barry L. Jewish Sanctuary in the Atlantic World: A Social and Architectural History. p. 320 – via Google Books. (Includes a photograph of the synagogue).{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ^ a b "Tzedek ve-Shalom Synagogue". Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
  3. ^ "Stanley Fischer Takes Israel Donors on Synagogue Tour". Bloomberg. January 2, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2021.

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