Subject: Paramaribo

Hand-colored French copperplate engraving map of Paramaribo, Suriname, by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, 1764. The map, titled "Plan de la Ville de Paramaribo Suivant les Plans Hollandois," is from *Le Petit Atlas Maritime*. It measures 8.4 x 6.5 inches and depicts the Synagogue of the Portuguese Jews ("Sinagogue des Juifs Portugais"). The German synagogue is not shown. The map provides a detailed plan of Paramaribo, including significant sites such as the Synagogue of (Spanish-)Portuguese Jews (Tzedek ve-Shalom, est. 1736) and the Synagogue of German Jews (Neveh Shalom, est. 1719).

Printed inaugural address delivered by Chief Rabbi M. Lewenstein in Paramaribo, Suriname on January 22, 1858. Published by A. Belinfante in The Hague, 1858. The address discusses the topic of religious installation.

Black and white map of Paramaribo and Berbice, Suriname, circa 1720, showing Jewish-owned plantations, two synagogues, and the Jewish market. The map depicts Surinam, then Dutch Guiana, a territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in northeastern South America. This map indicates a second synagogue, the German Synagogue, not present on earlier maps.

Uncolored French copper plate engraving map of Paramaribo, Suriname, titled "Plan de la Ville de Paramaribo Suivant les Plans Hollandois." Created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin in 1764, this map is plate No. 36 from *Le petit Atlas maritime*. The map details important sites including the Synagogue of Portuguese Jews and the Synagogue of German Jews.

Engraved map of Paramaribo, Suriname, created in London in 1791 by J. Johnson. The map depicts the Portuguese Synagogue (letter 'G') and the German Synagogue (letter 'H'). The map measures 8 1/2" x 11".

A 1767 map by Isaak Tirion depicting the Dutch colonies of Suriname and Berbice. The map details the coastline from the Sinnamary River to the Berbice River, including rivers, plantations, and Indian villages. Paramaribo is highlighted, and an inset shows a city map identifying locations, including the 'Portuguese' and 'German' synagogues.

French copper plate engraving map of Paramaribo, Suriname, titled "Plan de la Ville de Paramaribo Suivant les Plans Hollandois." Created in 1799 by Pierre François Tardieu in Paris. The map measures 8 x 5.5 inches and includes the annotation "Sinagogue Portugais" (Portuguese Synagogue). Unlike another map in this collection (item 1.300), this map does not depict the German Synagogue.

Booklet outlining the modified regulatory provisions for the Gemiloeth Chasadim organization in Paramaribo, Suriname, 1904. The regulations pertain to Jewish funeral practices, including ritual washing and burial. Published in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Photograph depicting the board of the women's organization Chesed Weemeth in Paramaribo, Suriname. The photograph was taken in 1959 to commemorate the organization's 60th anniversary.

A detailed plan of Paramaribo, the capital of Dutch Guiana (Suriname), from the booklet *Beschrijving van Suriname, Historisch-, Geographisch- en Statistisch overzigt, uit Officiele Bronner Bijeengebragt*, by Jhr. C. A. van Sijpesteijn. Published in 1853. The map includes a legend keyed to locations within the city.

This document is a receipt for fifty cents (Vijftig Centen) paid by J. S. Lion. The payment was made as "Offerfelden" (offerings) for the benefit of the "Armewezen der Nederlandsche Israëlitsche Gemeente" (Charity of the Dutch Israelite Community) in Paramaribo. The offering was made on "29 Tebammy S.L." (February 29), and the receipt itself is dated Paramaribo, March 6, 1836. The document features printed text for the main body, with handwritten insertions for the payer's name, the amount, the specific offering date, the receipt date, and the signature of "Den Penningmeester" (The Treasurer), Promet. The amount 'f=50' is underlined twice. The overall style is simple and functional, typical of financial records of the period.

A strip of twelve printed monthly coupons, dated from January 1 to December 1, 1837, acknowledging contributions made by J. Juda Lyons. These receipts document payments of 0.50 Gulden each month to the Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente (Almsfund of the Dutch Jewish Community) in Paramaribo, Suriname. Each coupon features pre-printed text with handwritten insertions for the contributor's name, account number (No. 46), amount, and the signature of the treasurer. The title "Bijdrage Ten Behoeve van het Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente" (Contribution to the Almsfund of the Dutch Jewish Community) is printed prominently along the left edge of the strip.

Booklet containing the rules and regulations of the Chesed Weemeth, Waarachtige Liefde association. This women's organization in Paramaribo, Suriname, focused on preparing special clothing for the deceased. Published in Paramaribo by J. Morpurgo in 1899. The booklet describes the organization's purpose and activities.

Booklet containing the statutes and bylaws of the Surinamese Zionist Federation, established in Paramaribo, Suriname. Published in 1941. This item is part of the Willy Lindwer Suriname Collection.

Program for the festive Hanukkah celebration held in 1933 by Tikwat Jisrael in Paramaribo, Suriname. This organization was established in 1933 specifically for youth by the father-in-law of Willy Lindwer, Mr. C. Emanuels.