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Wood, sand and sound in Paramaribo
The Neve Shalom synagogue has a sandy floor, and its Ark, dais and benches are made of wood. A 2014 survey records a decision to have most of the woodwork of the cathedral organ made in Suriname, including a mahogany case; the community’s Shamash office also serves as a small museum and library.
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A place worth remembering
A sandy floor and wooden fittings
The Suriname Jewish Community describes the sandy floor as a distinctive characteristic of the Neve Shalom synagogue and says its Ark, dais and benches are made of wood. It also says the building was rebuilt and enlarged in the nineteenth century.[1]
A mahogany organ case
A 2014 survey of Paramaribo’s sounding heritage says that, for the organ of St Peter and Paul Cathedral, it was decided to have most of the woodwork made in Suriname, including a mahogany case. The survey also records that the organ was dismantled in 2004.[2]
A small museum and library
The Suriname Jewish Community says its Shamash office also serves as a small museum and library. It also names the Mahmad, a wooden community centre where it meets after the weekly service for Kiddush.[1]
Good to know
A few clear answers before you explore.
What kind of floor does Neve Shalom have?
The synagogue floor is sandy; its Ark, dais and benches are made of wood.[1]
What does the 2014 survey say about the cathedral organ’s woodwork?
Most of it was to be made in Suriname, including a mahogany case.[2]
What other use does the Shamash office have?
It serves as a small museum and library.[1]
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