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Luis de Torres Synagogue

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Luis De Torres Synagogue
Religion
AffiliationReform Judaism
Location
LocationEast Sunrise Highway
The Bahamas Freeport, Bahamas
Architecture
Completed1972
Website
Freeport Hebrew Congregation

Luis De Torres Synagogue is the only synagogue in the Bahamas.[1] Named after Luis de Torres, a Jewish Marrano who sailed with Christopher Columbus to the new world, it is situated between two churches.[2]

References

  1. ^ Krusch, David. "Jewish Virtual Library:The Bahamas". Retrieved 2007-05-29. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ Kramer, Lauren (22 January 2009). "Bahama Manna". The Jewish Exponent. Retrieved 25 May 2010.

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