AmericasEvent
Founding of Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue
- When
- 1636
- Where
- Recife, Dutch Brazil
- Episodes
- 1
In 1636, Portuguese and Spanish Sephardic Jews established the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue in Recife, Dutch Brazil. It became the first synagogue in the Americas, operating from Rua do Bom Jesus until 1654.
Episodes
Background and detail
Location. The congregation functioned from 1636 to 1654 at houses 197 and 203 on Rua do Bom Jesus, formerly known as Rua dos Judeus. This street in the old city of Recife remains a site of historical significance.
People involved
- Cohen Henriques · Assisted in establishing the synagogue
- Portuguese and Spanish Sephardic Jews · Founding Community
Sources
- Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
- Recife Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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