Centro Israelita de República Dominicana, Synagogue in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Centro Israelita de República Dominicana is a synagogue located on Avenida Sarasota in Santo Domingo that occupies a substantial building with traditional Jewish architectural features. The structure provides space for regular religious services and community gatherings organized by the local Jewish congregation.
The Jewish congregation formed during the 1930s and gained a permanent home when this building was completed in 1957. This development marked an important establishment for the community's long-term presence in Santo Domingo.
The center serves as a gathering place where the local Jewish community practices its traditions according to Sefardic customs. Regular services and observances reflect how this faith community maintains its identity and practices in the Dominican context.
The center is managed by the local Jewish community and regularly hosts religious services and community events throughout the year. Visitors can find current information about activities and services through the organization's Spanish-language website.
The center operates without a permanent rabbi on staff, instead relying on dedicated community members to lead activities and maintain traditions. Religious officials who visit from other cities regularly help conduct services and ensure the continuation of spiritual practices.
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