Chesed-El Synagogue

Chesed-El Synagogue
Hebrew: חסד-אל
The synagogue, in 2023
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNusach Sefard
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
LeadershipRabbi Nissim Zawady
Year consecrated1905
StatusActive
Location
LocationOxley Rise, River Valley, Central Area
CountrySingapore
Chesed-El Synagogue is located in Singapore
Chesed-El Synagogue
Location of the synagogue in Singapore
Geographic coordinates1°17′50″N 103°50′33.2″E / 1.29722°N 103.842556°E / 1.29722; 103.842556
Architecture
Architect(s)Swan & Maclaren
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleRenaissance Revival
Funded bySir Manasseh Meyer
Completed1905; 120 years ago (1905)
Website
chesedel.org
Designated18 December 1998
Reference no.38

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.[1]

History

The Chesed-El Synagogue was designated as a national monument on 18 December 1998.[2]

The synagogue underwent an extensive renovation in 2016 with the support of the National Heritage Board (NHB) of Singapore.[3] 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.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ng, Kai (22 May 2024). "National monuments of Singapore: Chesed-El Synagogue". www.asiaone.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2024.
  2. ^ Zaccheus, Melody (21 October 2014). "Sri Thendayuthapani Temple joins 66 others on list of Singapore's national monuments". Straits Times. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "15 NATIONAL MONUMENTS TO RECEIVE FUNDING AS PART OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS FUND 2019" (PDF) (Press release). National Heritage Board. 2019.

Further reading

  • Boi, Lee Geok (2004). The Religious Monuments of Singapore. Landmark Books. ISBN 981-3065-62-1.
  • Know Our Monuments. Preservation of Monuments Board.

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