Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue

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Kahal Zur Israel is the name of a synagogue in Recife (capital of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil). It is the oldest synagogue in the Americas[1], dating back to the 17th Century, and serves the local Jewish community which first arrived in Brazil in 1500[2].

After being closed for many years it is now re-opened to Jews and their culture.

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  1. ^ Database of Jewish Communities - information on Kahal Zur Israel
  2. ^ Database of Jewish Communities - information on the Jewish community of Recife