Sinagoga de Belmonte
Sinagoga de Belmonte
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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stephrab
New York City, NY891 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
The Jewish community of Belmonte survived over 500 years in hiding and survived the worst that the RC Church’s Inquisition could do (and that IS saying a lot). Over the last 100 years the community has started to come out of hiding and rejoin the larger worldwide Jewish community (Please go see the Museum for the full story). This synagogue is new BUT is the home of THE oldest continuous Jewish community on the whole Iberian Penisula and thus, one of the oldest in the world. The synagogue is small as the community is small. It is beautiful with an amazing view.
Please visit. If you are Jewish, please contact them in advance to help make a Minyon on Shabbat.
To get to visit the building you must make arrangements at the Museum. There is a small fee to visit which we gladly paid. Further, near the door is a tzedakah box (i.e. charity) where donations are used by the local community. PLEASE visit and make a donation in addition to paying the fee to visit.
Please visit. If you are Jewish, please contact them in advance to help make a Minyon on Shabbat.
To get to visit the building you must make arrangements at the Museum. There is a small fee to visit which we gladly paid. Further, near the door is a tzedakah box (i.e. charity) where donations are used by the local community. PLEASE visit and make a donation in addition to paying the fee to visit.
Written August 26, 2021
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micol f
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Belmonte has a fascinating history, worth hearing from a local guide. I suggest going to the Jewish shop, the owners are the descendants of two of the families who lived here, they will tell you the family history, they will show you the Synagogue and where their families live and have lived. It is worth buying their typical products. Next door is the renovated Jewish Museum. Very well done, it was recently renovated.
Belmonte absolutely must be visited, it holds a secret deposited in the hands, secretly passed from mother to daughter, from grandmother to granddaughter. Fascinating.
Belmonte absolutely must be visited, it holds a secret deposited in the hands, secretly passed from mother to daughter, from grandmother to granddaughter. Fascinating.
Written August 26, 2023
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נועה צ
5 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
The Jewish museum in Belmonte tells the story of the jewish community and the community of the nueve christianos in Portugal. Even though 500 years have passed from the time Jews were forced to convert their religion, it seems when you visit there as if it happened not long ago. An amazing cultural phenomena is revealed in Belmonte and other small cities in the area - The phenomenon of families that tried to preserve some symbols of their original Jewish religion thus forming a new way of secret religious ceremonies that took place in the houses and were passed through 20 generations mostly from mothers to daughters. Visiting there you understand the complexity of the making of an identity , which in these communities created a new identity not known to others and not always understood by others.
Written September 11, 2013
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caspimordo
Nahariya, Israel16 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
These people do need support both financial and spiritual.if you are aware of the tragic past history of the Marranos of Portugal, you will find this to be the most emotional experience of your trip. Against all odds this community survived. They are amazing people. You do have to be Jewish to enter the synagogue during prayers. I went there because my family had been part of the community and moved to Amsterdam in 1620. To hear Hebrew prayers and songs again in a synagogue in Portugal was a miracle. There is also a Jewish Museum which includes a memorial wall to victims of the Inquisition from that area.
Written June 15, 2013
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aGoodyear06
New York City, NY108 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
theres so much more to a visit to belmonte than the synagogue, which is a functioning house of worship and not a tourist attraction per se - its one of the newest additions to the landscape of the jewish awakening taking place throughout the "barrio interior" (the north-south interior corridor that runs parallel to the border with spain). the jewish museum is interesting (5 euro entry fee), but the true value of the visit comes from simply wandering through the streets of the old jewish quarter - its the people and their rejuventated surroundings that tells the story. well worth the drive - overnighter at the pousada is an unforgetable and unique experience, albeit pricey.
Written August 4, 2012
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cachirulatravels
USA214 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Fascinating part of history. It is interesting to see how history has recently discovered Jews that his their identity for over 500 years, and now they can do it openly in this mainly Christian society.
Written June 3, 2014
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ttourist
Israel31 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Planned to attend the Friday Evening service at the Belmonte Synagogue
Was very moved by its very existence and the history of the Jews of Belmonte, and wanted to show solidarity with this small community.
The building is modern, tasteful architecture.
The Rabbi and local dignitaries warmly welcomed me, and also invited me to attend the Saturday service.
I counted 24 males and an unknown number of females attending the service.
The local citizens were obliging and helpful guiding me to the synagogue.
Suggestion when arriving by car - look for the Castle (Castelo), park and walk downhill. There is also a parking lot almost next to the synagogue.
Was very moved by its very existence and the history of the Jews of Belmonte, and wanted to show solidarity with this small community.
The building is modern, tasteful architecture.
The Rabbi and local dignitaries warmly welcomed me, and also invited me to attend the Saturday service.
I counted 24 males and an unknown number of females attending the service.
The local citizens were obliging and helpful guiding me to the synagogue.
Suggestion when arriving by car - look for the Castle (Castelo), park and walk downhill. There is also a parking lot almost next to the synagogue.
Written November 6, 2013
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Michael L
Holon, Israel1,235 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
Belmonte small ,remote town on mountainous area of northeast Portugal. After 500 year of forbidden for Jewish religion ,the descendants of Marranos (Iberian Jews),that lived there from 13 century , have their new Synagogue. They lived there on narrow cobblestone Rua Juderia, the medieval area where their ancestor settled.
Written December 5, 2011
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hs10314
NY15 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Who would believe a full service Synagogue in this town. The history behind the Synagogue and those of its congregants is absolutely fascinating.. Try to arrange for a member to tell you the history of the synagogue.
Written July 6, 2016
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Places2Bseen
Parma, Italy84 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Had private tour with person on charge of the Sinagoga and community leader. Gave us the history of the Sinagoga as well as the history of the Jews in Belmonte. It's a place to visit and a must for those interested in Jewish heritage.
Written June 11, 2015
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Elisha,
How did you make plans to attend services at the Belmonte, Portugal Synagogue?
Jeff kaiser
Written December 4, 2022
שלום,
אשמח לקבל פרטים לצורך יצירת קשר עם אנשי המקום.
רוצה לבדוק אפשרות להשתתף בתפילות ביום הכיפורים הקרוב (אוקטובר 2019).
בתודה מראש.
Written July 26, 2019
חפש הגוגל את חנות המזכרות שליד המוזאון היהודי בבלמונטה. ודאי יש גם טלפון. אנסה לבדוק במסמכים שלנו. אפ אמצא, אשלח. יהיה לכם נפחא. מרגש מאוד.
שבת שלום
Written July 26, 2019
estarei em Belmonte dia 21 de junho (sexta feira) ou seja no shabat. a sinagoa faz o serviço de shabat regularmente? e possivel eu ter o whatsap de alguem ligado a sinagoga para que eu possa tirar duvidas?
Written April 12, 2019
Bonjour,
Je voudrais savoir comment contacter la personne en charge de faire visiter la synagogue au mois de JUIN 2019
Written January 20, 2019
leonardmandel
Goodyear, Arizona
I would like to squeeze in a trip to Belmonte during my 11 day honeymoon in Portugal starting Aug 22 and ending Sept 3.
We will be in Porto,Coimbra,Lisbon,Algarve,Faro.
Belmonte is some distance from all these.I can make unlimited
calls to Portugal in the next month..I need a name and phone
number in Portugal who speaks English who can possibly
show me a way to visit the Jewish Museum and the Synagogue preferably on a Friday night.
Leonard Mandel Goodyear Az USA 623 217-7217
Thanks for your help
Written August 3, 2018
leonardmandel
Goodyear, Arizona
hello
i just got my carrier Sprint to allow me to call Portugal for one month unlimited calls.
caspimordo, I sent you a long message about visiting Portugal in August for my honeymoon with my new bride,,I am trying to squeeze in our schedule a trip to Belmonte to see the Museum and Synagogue preferably on a Friday evening...
Is there someone in Belmonte or Portugal that I can speak to to arrange a trip to Belmonte?
Would the rabbi in Belmonte or one in Portugal be able to give me a clue to accomplish this?
Thanks
Leonard Mandel,Goodyear AZ USA 623 217-7217
Written August 3, 2018
hi
can you please let me know how we get a tour of the synagogue during the week, I don't see any contact email etc?
thanks
benjy
Written August 30, 2017
Our Globus tour guide had arranged a tour, but the guide never showed up. Guide says if the woman feels like coming out she does and if not, well....check with the synagogue itself and maybe they can help you.
Written August 30, 2017
Do you have info about open hours for visiting the Sinagoga and museum. or any contact details? I want to visit but I saw reviews of people that came and it was closed.
thank you
Sharon
Written July 25, 2016
We went with a group and the leader arranged it.
There is a kosher hotel in Belmonte, the Belmonte Sinai Hotel.
(Very nice, new and good food and excellent service). They may
be able to put you in touch with someone.
Good luck.
Written July 26, 2016
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