Luis de Torres Synagogue

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Luis De Torres Synagogue
Basic information
Location East Sunrise Highway
Flag of the Bahamas Freeport, Bahamas
Religious affiliation Reform Judaism
Website Freeport Hebrew Congregation
Architectural description
Year completed 1972
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Luis De Torres Synagogue is the only synagogue in the Bahamas[1]. It is named after Luis de Torres, a Jewish Marrano who sailed with Christopher Columbus to the new world.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Krusch, David. Jewish Virtual Library:The Bahamas. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.

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