Laura Arnold Leibman

Notice how the color of the tiling in this 19th century mikveh mimics the beautiful color of the water below. This mikveh was added to the Portuguese Synagogue's complex in the late nineteenth century. Originally there were five mikva'ot added to this wing of the complex: two first class baths, and three second class baths. This remaining mikveh is one of the second-class mikva'ot. Plans for these mikva'ot drawn by W. Nijhoff (architect) in 1892 are available online. Also

"Ashkenasi Cemetery: 1750-1880 - 150 gravestones. No sign indicates the walled and locked cemetery with high grass. The stones, all virtually identical, generally are in excellent condition with Hebrew inscriptions but the occasional European day and month. " (IJCP) #cemetery #netherlands #amersfoort

Jews began to settle in Amersfoort as early as the mid-17th century. This is the doorstep to a house across from the synagogue. Read more about the community on the Jewish Historical Museum's website. #photo #netherlands #amersfoort