Chesed-El Synagogue
synagogue and national monument in Singapore
The Chesed-El Synagogue (Hebrew: חסד-אל, lit. 'Grace of God') is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at Oxley Rise, in River Valley, within the Central Area of Singapore. The synagogue was constructed in 1905 and in 1998 it was designated as a national monument of Singapore.
History
The Chesed-El Synagogue was designated as a national monument on 18 December 1998.
The synagogue underwent an extensive renovation in 2016 with the support of the National Heritage Board (NHB) of Singapore. A Jewish Community Centre was built on the synagogue grounds, where the communal Sukkah used to stand. In 2019, the synagogue received its fourth grant from the restoration fund of the NHB for restoration and maintenance of the building.
See also
History of the Jews in Singapore
List of synagogues in Singapore
References
Further reading
Boi, Lee Geok (2004). The Religious Monuments of Singapore. Landmark Books. ISBN 981-3065-62-1.
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