A new museum tells the story of Singapore's Jews, starting with their Baghdad roots
"It’s really important that Singaporeans know the part that the Jews have played in the 200 years of history, and it has been significant."
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"It’s really important that Singaporeans know the part that the Jews have played in the 200 years of history, and it has been significant."
It is located next to the Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Asia’s second-largest and Southeast Asia’s oldest synagogue.
The Jews of Singapore Museum traces the 200-year history of the Jews here.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The New Paper Jews and Muslims here enjoy harmonious relationship: Leaders Chief Rabbi Mordechai Abergel stressed that the planned attack at the Maghain Aboth Synagogue was an isolated incident. TNP PHOTO: GIN TAY Mar 11, 2021 06:00 am 0 Engagements The Jewish and Muslim communities in Singapore enjoy a harmonious and mutually respectful relationship that has been and remains strong, leaders from both faith groups said yesterday. A group of Muslim leaders visited the Maghain Aboth Synagogue in Waterloo Street in the morning to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between their communities, short...
They also made a shared commitment to reject all forms of extremism, radicalism and violence.. Read more at straitstimes.com.