Neveh Shalom Synagogue
Synagoge Neveh Shalom
The synagogue of one of the Americas' oldest Jewish communities, with white sand on its floor. It stands next to the Keizerstraat Mosque.
The Jewish community of Suriname dates back to the 17th century and is one of the earliest in the Western Hemisphere. The wooden structure of the Neveh Shalom Synagogue dates from 1842, and its floor is covered with white sand, symbolising the crossing of the desert during the Exodus. It is one of the few synagogues that keep this tradition. One side of the synagogue houses a small exhibition on Jewish history, which can be visited with a guided tour booked through the community, with donations accepted. It is next to the Keizerstraat Mosque, and the two are usually visited together.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior by guided tour reservation
Nearby sights
- Mosque Keizerstraat
- Central Market
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
- Waterkant
- Independence Square
- Presidential Palace of Suriname
- Garden of Palms