Beit Shemaya & Avtalion community
The Beit Shemaya community is beautiful and 45 minutes west of San Salvador in Armenia. Their story has inspired Jews across Latin America to become more observant in Torah and Mitzvahs. This community is considered an Emerging community. (source for emerging communities)
Their community is a Shtetl in the jungle of El Salvador with Daily Minyan, a Mikvah, Shabbat services, and Chagim Services.
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Location & Contacts
- Address: 5a Ave. Norte y, 9a Calle Pte., Armenia, El Salvador
- Email: mcornejo094@gmail.com
- Tel: +50371287137
- (Language: Spanish & Request English)
Brief History
Shavei Israel’s work throughout Spain, Portugal, and South America has connected us with a growing number of descendants of Bnei Anousim are emerging from the shadows of history, looking to reconnect with the Jewish people and return to the faith which was so cruelly taken away from their forefathers five centuries ago, as well as emerging Jewish communities.
The Beit Shemaya & Avtalion community in Armenia, El Salvador, was established in 2005. It’s Shomer Shabbat with a mikveh, a prayer area and an area for shechita (ritual slaughter). They are 48 families (150 people) who live in proximity to the synagogue. Almost all of them live within 1 kilometer in all directions, the synagogue being the central axis of their lives.
The community cares deeply for the values of Jewish identity and love of the state of Israel. They are located approximately 45 minutes from the capital, municipality of Armenia Sonsonate, El Salvador. The community is led by Asher Cornejo, the president of the community. (source: Shavei.org)