Maghain Aboth Synogogue
Situated at the Waterloo Street near Bras Basah Road and Bencoolen Street, Maghain Aboth Synogogue is one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Southeast Asia, Singapore. Very few know the fact that very few population of Jews reside in Singapore in the Maghain Aboth Synogogue, the centre where even today jewish festivals are celebrated in a grand way.
The two storey neo-classical building was sanctified in 1878. In the year 1841 colonial government granted a land on lease to the Jewish Community to build Synogogue and the task was handed over to Joseph Dwek Cohen, Ezra Ezekiel and Nassim Joseph Ezra. The splendid design with traditional columns, rustic walls, high triple celling, U-Shaped balcony for women and the prayer hall facing the Jerusalem have added beauty and charm that enjoy the respect and high appreciation even today. The building is very popular in Singapore and is visited by tourists and local Singaporeans all the year round.
Come and visit this Synogogue and get to learn more about the Jewish Culture and traditions.
