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Amsterdam’s churches – the Portuguese Synagogue

The Portuguese Synagogue is found across the street from the Ashkenazi synagogue at Jonas Daniel Meijerplein in the former Jewish quarter of Amsterdam. In the 17th century, when it was built by Sephardic Jews, it was the largest synagogue in the world.

Of the large synagogue complex the Portuguese Synagogue (also called Esnoga or simply Snoge) is the only one that still fulfills its original…

The 49th Annual Association of Jewish Libraries conference will take place June 22-25, 2014 at the Westin Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, NV, 

The odds are 100% that you won’t regret this gamble! Join us for learning, camaraderie, and Las Vegas culture for the 49th Annual conference! Expect new ideas along with our traditional sessions and kosher meals.