This is the Sephardic Synagogue in Amsterdam . When the Jews were kicked out of Portugal in 1492, during the inquisition, they were gladly accepted in Amsterdam . They brought their financing skills and shipping maps and made Holland the richest land in the world. Portugal has never recovered their glory or wealth. This concert was done in the sanctuary
It is entirely lit by candles. It was built several hundred years ago
and never "electrified"
The ark, seats, bema etc. are all hand made by ship builders.
During WW II the Nazi's somehow missed it and never entered it so it is
entirely intact and original.
Monday, 4 October 2010
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