The Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas

The Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas Our Congregation was founded in 1796. Built in 1833, the oldest Synagogue building in the western hem

Welcome to our vibrant and progressive congregation with a worldwide reach and deep historical roots. We are the oldest synagogue in continuous use under the American flag, and the second-oldest Jewish house of worship in the Western Hemisphere. Every part of the building tells a tale - from the sand floor to the Sephardic layout, to the mahagony furniture and the ancient but still carefully kindl

ed lamps. Join us for a look at our past or as a participant in our ongoing story... and be a part of the future of this fascinating and ever-evolving Jewish community.

12/06/2026

Erev Shabbat Service ~ June 12, 2026

05/06/2026

Erev Shabbat Service ~ June 5, 2026

29/05/2026

Erev Shabbat Service ~ May 29, 2026

*📅 Why Do Jewish Dates “Change” Before Midnight?*You may have noticed something confusing in our announcements — how can...
28/05/2026

*📅 Why Do Jewish Dates “Change” Before Midnight?*
You may have noticed something confusing in our announcements — how can it be Friday, May 29, but also 13 or 14 Sivan?

*Here’s the simple explanation*:
In the Jewish calendar, the day begins at sunset — not at midnight. So:
- Before sunset on Friday → it is still the previous Hebrew date
- After sunset on Friday night (when Shabbat begins) → the Hebrew date changes

*For example*:
Friday afternoon = 13 Sivan
Friday evening (Shabbat) = 14 Sivan

That’s why announcements sometimes include both the civil date and the Hebrew date — they overlap depending on the time of day.

✨ The key idea:
In Jewish time, evening comes first, just like in creation:
"And there was evening, and there was morning..."

22/05/2026

Erev Shabbat Service ~ May 22, 2026

21/05/2026

Beginning TODAY, join Temple Israel of Boston for Tikkun Zoom Shavuot! URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, kicks it off at 5pm EDT. Then, learn alongside people from around the world as dozens of teachers, artists, and facilitators lead study, prayer, art making, music and more over 25 hours in the zoomosphere.

👉🏼 Learn more: https://bit.ly/TikkunZoomShavuot

Today we give thanks for the very special women in our lives.We know that being a mother, or being that steady and lovin...
10/05/2026

Today we give thanks for the very special women in our lives.
We know that being a mother, or being that steady and loving presence in someone’s life, is not only about blood relationships. So many women become mothers through love, care, wisdom, patience, and simply by showing up for others again and again.

Dear God and God of our Ancestors,

Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, the mothers of our tradition, are mothers to us all. They were not perfect, yet they were holy. They struggled, they worried, they protected, they hoped, and through their lives they continue to bless us to this very day.

Through every generation, women have carried families, communities, and hearts upon their shoulders. They have sacrificed and celebrated, comforted and guided, fallen and risen again with extraordinary strength. For all they have done, and for all they tried to do, we are deeply grateful.

On this Mother’s Day, we ask Your blessing for all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, aunts, mentors, and all the dear women who nurture others with love. Grant them strength when they are weary, patience when life feels overwhelming, clarity in moments of doubt, and the ability to feel the love they so freely give to others.

We ask Your blessing for those who are missing their mothers today, for those carrying grief, complicated memories, or words left unsaid. May they find comfort and gentle peace.

We ask Your blessing for mothers whose hearts ache for children they miss deeply, and for those carrying silent pain that others may never fully see.

We ask Your blessing for those longing to become mothers, waiting and hoping with tender hearts.

And we ask Your blessing upon all those whose love creates home and family within our community, reminding us that motherhood is often found in acts of kindness, presence, and compassion.

May all the women in our lives know how deeply cherished they are.
And may we each walk through this world with more grace, more tenderness, and more love.

Join Rabbi Julia Margolis for Erev Shabbat Service every Friday at 6:30pm, in person or online. Shabbat Shalom! ✡️
08/05/2026

Join Rabbi Julia Margolis for Erev Shabbat Service every Friday at 6:30pm, in person or online. Shabbat Shalom! ✡️

We've got a busy month ahead, we hope you can join us for some, if not all of the events. You may RSVP and book your spo...
08/05/2026

We've got a busy month ahead, we hope you can join us for some, if not all of the events.
You may RSVP and book your spot by emailing the office on [email protected] for more details.
Shabbat Shalom! ✡️

Address

PO Box 266 (Physical Address Interstate 16 A & B Crystal Gade)
Charlotte Amalie
00804

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday 10:30 - 12:00

Telephone

+13407744312

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