Synagogue, Middelburg, Jewish religious site in Middelburg, Netherlands.
This synagogue occupies a building between Sint Janstraat and Herenstraat and combines traditional architectural elements with contemporary interior spaces. The rooms accommodate religious services, lectures, and chamber music performances for both community members and visitors.
This was the first Jewish house of worship built outside Amsterdam in the Netherlands when it was constructed in 1705 in a merchant's backyard. Its creation reflected the growing Jewish communities settling in provincial towns during that era.
This place serves as a gathering space for the local Jewish community and hosts religious observances along with cultural events that connect people to their heritage. Visitors can experience how a centuries-old place continues to function as a living center for faith and community life.
The building sits in a quiet location between two streets and is easily accessible on foot from the city center. It is best to inquire about opening hours and current events ahead of your visit, as the space hosts varied activities throughout the year.
In 2022, after 3 centuries, the congregation finally received its own Torah scroll, handwritten in Jerusalem using traditional ink and a goose quill on parchment. This milestone reconnected the community to a central element of Jewish worship that had been absent for generations.
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