Comunidad Israelita De El Salvador
The Comunidad Israelita de El Salvador (Hebrew: בית כנסת, lit. 'Jewish Community of El Salvador') is a Conservative Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador.
History
The congregation was established in the c. 1920s. The first synagogue was located in the city center in 1949; with the current building completed in 1952. Currently, the community center is located in the San Benito neighborhood of San Salvador. The congregation is the only Conservative congregation in the country. There are several Orthodox congregations.
See also
References
- ^ Sainz-Portillo, Isabella (Spring 2022). "From the Ground Up: La Comunidad Israelita de El Salvador". Voces Novae. 14 (8). Chapman University. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "San Salvador, El Salvador". World Union for Progressive Judaism. 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
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