One of the Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia's "Seven
Wonders Of Barbados"
 There is currently one synagogue situated in Bridgetown.
Built in the 17th century (1654) it was destroyed by hurricane in 1831, was
rebuilt, fell into disrepair and was sold in 1929.
In 1983, it was bought back by the Jewish community
and was restored to its present state with its beautiful Gothic arches, and
is now a Barbados National Trust protected building and an active synagogue.
About 300 Jewish people of Recife, Brazil, persecuted
by the Dutch, settled in Barbados in the 1660's. Skilled in the sugar industry,
they quickly introduced the crop and passed on their skills in cultivation and
production to the Barbados land owners.
With their help Barbados went on to become one
of the world's major sugar producers.
To visit this historic site and others, take an island tour.
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