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Shelley Magnezi (7 months ago)
Very interesting synagogue museum in Toledo. It depicts Jewish community life and the history of the Jews of Spain. Unfortunately none of the content is in English.
Very interesting synagogue museum in Toledo. It depicts Jewish community life and the history of the Jews of Spain. Unfortunately none of the content is in English.
Orie Moses (8 months ago)
So I'm Jewish and from Israel too. I gather by meeting other tourists that we all think it's heart warming to see the people you are affiliated with in such a place together abroad as a place of gathering, for strangers from different lands. But the synagogue rich as it may be in history and culture, doesn't have as much dignity as the churches do (oh boy do the churches look astonishing). The synagogue seemed underwhelming, also the video and representation of judaism seemed so 'back in the day' and not what modern day Judaism looks like. Bought something from there (mini sword- you'll understand if you go there) make sure to keep your receipt. Otherwise the gift will be confiscated in the train station :/
So I'm Jewish and from Israel too. I gather by meeting other tourists that we all think it's heart warming to see the people you are affiliated with in such a place together abroad as a place of gathering, for strangers from different lands. But the synagogue rich as it may be in history and culture, doesn't have as much dignity as the churches do (oh boy do the churches look astonishing). The synagogue seemed underwhelming, also the video and representation of judaism seemed so 'back in the day' and not what modern day Judaism looks like. Bought something from there (mini sword- you'll understand if you go there) make sure to keep your receipt. Otherwise the gift will be confiscated in the train station :/
Vlad Sinayuk (9 months ago)
Our day trip to Toledo culminated with a visit to the Tránsito Synagogue from the 6th century, built with dimensions proportional to the Second Temple. The wooden ceiling is comprised of Lebanese cedar, and is original. It is supposedly a replica of the ceiling of the Second Temple, as specified by Simon HaLevi at the time. This is by far for the oldest and most intact Sefardí synagogue, and it survived the Inquisition, the Holocaust of the time beginning in the late 15th century, due to HaLevi’s political influence. The small but informative Museo Sefardí is housed in the museum complex, and worth a slow walk through. Don’t miss the memorial garden with recovered Jewish tombstones that have been used for house construction in Toledo after the inquisition.
Our day trip to Toledo culminated with a visit to the Tránsito Synagogue from the 6th century, built with dimensions proportional to the Second Temple. The wooden ceiling is comprised of Lebanese cedar, and is original. It is supposedly a replica of the ceiling of the Second Temple, as specified by Simon HaLevi at the time. This is by far for the oldest and most intact Sefardí synagogue, and it survived the Inquisition, the Holocaust of the time beginning in the late 15th century, due to HaLevi’s political influence. The small but informative Museo Sefardí is housed in the museum complex, and worth a slow walk through. Don’t miss the memorial garden with recovered Jewish tombstones that have been used for house construction in Toledo after the inquisition.
Kyle Wit (9 months ago)
What's special here is the Mudejar style in a 14th century synagogue that became a church and military territory after 1492 and then became landmarked as a synagogue a few hundred years later. The beautifully carved geometrical patterns and arch forms are typical in mosques of the period, but to see Hebrew and Jewish symbols is very interesting. But my favorite part is the information given in the lateral sections and upstairs where you can look over the synagogue area. The information is given chronologically and concisely. As well, they display interesting and valuable artifacts. However, it is written only in Spanish. Get to C1 Spanish reading comprehension before coming or else bring your translator! Nice stuff at the gift shop too
What's special here is the Mudejar style in a 14th century synagogue that became a church and military territory after 1492 and then became landmarked as a synagogue a few hundred years later. The beautifully carved geometrical patterns and arch forms are typical in mosques of the period, but to see Hebrew and Jewish symbols is very interesting. But my favorite part is the information given in the lateral sections and upstairs where you can look over the synagogue area. The information is given chronologically and concisely. As well, they display interesting and valuable artifacts. However, it is written only in Spanish. Get to C1 Spanish reading comprehension before coming or else bring your translator! Nice stuff at the gift shop too
MOHE FLORENCE (10 months ago)
This old synagogue that is now a beautiful museum is worth visiting. You learn so much about the life of the Jewish in Spain. What I particularly love is the way that the 3 religions lived together in harmony. I wish this spirit would come back someday. I recommend.
This old synagogue that is now a beautiful museum is worth visiting. You learn so much about the life of the Jewish in Spain. What I particularly love is the way that the 3 religions lived together in harmony. I wish this spirit would come back someday. I recommend.
