Many wouldn’t know this, but the oldest synagogue of the Western Hemisphere can be found in Barbados. Built by the Jewish community who arrived on the island in the 1620s and introduced sugarcane to the land, the Nidhe Israel Synagogue is the only synagogue of Barbados.

The edifice, made from cut coral blocks, appear to shine in the sun. The main house of worship had undergone a lot of renovation, restoration and some rebuilding before the administration duties were handed to the Barbados National Trust.

The adjoining museum contains artifacts that help understand the history of the Jewish settlers and how they became a part of the Barbadian community and the milestones they achieved and their subsequent contributions.

• For children, tickets are available at B $12.50.
• The Synagogue is not open to public on the weekends.

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