Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, Stained Glass Window (Rachel's Tomb)
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Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, Stained Glass Window (Rachel's Tomb)
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 23 Nov 2015
After the large, circular Menorah window Image had been provided by the family of Ezra Altaras in 1913, other families followed their example and dedicated the downstairs windows in memory of departed loved ones. These windows all depict biblical themes; synagogue windows do not show images of people as Jews are forbidden to worship any idols or other gods. This one shows Rachel’s tomb https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel%27s_Tomb and is dedicated to the congregation’s first president and his wife.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.495655
Longitude
-2.237973