The oldest Jewish synagogue in Southeast Asia, the Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Singapore is located at Waterloo Street in the Central Business District of the city.
Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Singapore was built in the year 1878, and is the representative of the small Jewish community settled in the city. In fact, most of the descendents of Singapore's early Jewish families are still living and doing business in the vicinity of this synagogue.
In the year 1841, three Jews were given land on lease for the construction of a synagogue for their community at Synagogue Street. However, this place came to be in a deplorable condition within 30 years of its construction. The building of new Maghain Aboth Synagogue at its present location was completed in 1878.
Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Singapore has a raised pulpit in its prayer hall. Known as the bema, it is the place from where the rabbi (a Jewish spiritual leader) conducts his prayers. The synagogue also has an Eternal Lamp, which is interpreted as a symbol of god's presence.
The walls of Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Singapore do not have any kind of decorations, as Judaism prohibits images or icons of gods.
During your tour of Singapore, do not forget to cover your head before entering the Maghain Aboth Synagogue. Shoes are permitted inside, but, you need to wear a shawl during worship.
Gazetted as a national monument in February 1998, Maghain Aboth Synagogue is one of the biggest attractions of Singapore, especially for Jewish tourists on Singapore pilgrimage tours.
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