Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
Hanchi Snoa, Willemstad, Curaçao
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Willemstad
The Caribbean island with the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the Americas - a Jewish community dating to 1651, a unique sand floor, and colorful colonial architecture
- 1 synagogues
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Candle lighting
18:26
2026-09-04
Havdalah
19:25
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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Coming up: Rosh HashanaStarts Sep 11 18:21 · Ends Sep 13 19:20
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Our recommendations
- The historic synagogue, whose community dates to 1651, is the center of Jewish life on the island - coordinate a visit in advance.
- Contact the community in advance to arrange meals and confirm prayer times.
Stay in the kosher area of Willemstad
Willemstad does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue (synagogue listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Willemstad.
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Staying near the community in Willemstad
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Common questions about Willemstad
- Where to pray in Willemstad?
- There are 1 synagogues and 0 Chabad houses in Willemstad, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Willemstad?
- Hotels and apartments in Willemstad, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Willemstad?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Willemstad are calculated for the destination and updated every week.