St. Thomas Synagogue is a must-see spiritual and tourist stop. Note the floor, completely covered in sand, and derived from the synagogue's Sephardic founders more than 200 years ago. The sand originates from the Spanish Inquisition in 1492, when Jews were forced to convert to Christianity or face execution. Many secretly continued to practice Judaism, praying in their basements, covering the floor with sand to muffle the sound of their voices.
The synagogue is designated as a U.S. national historic site.
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