New Ashkenazi Synagogue in Amsterdam

This synagogue is considered to be the first synagogue in the Netherlands which was recognizable as such by its exterior. It was constructed in 1670/71 and its design is attributed to the architect Elias Bouman. The plan of the building is almost square-shaped. The wooden vaulted roof and the women's gallery were supported by four large columns. The bimah was located at the center of the interior which faced the monumental Torah ark. The small rectangular building at the corner of the street originally a mikveh. A neoclassical entrance with its triangular pediments was later added to this building around the year 1822/23. During the Second World War, the synagogue was closed down in 1943 and was subsequently looted. The municipality of Amsterdam bought the complex, including the New Synagogue, Obbene Shul, and Dritt Shul in 1954. After several renovations of the synagogue complex (1966, 1976/87), the buildings were redeveloped as the Joods Historisch Museum (Jewish Historical Museum).

The Snoge is part of a large synagogue complex. Only the Portuguese-Israelite Synagogue still fulfils its original function. The Grote Sjoel , together with the Obbene Sjoel (1685), the Dritt Sjoel (1700) and the Neie Sjoel (1750/1752) now form the Jewish Historical Museum . The interior of the Portuguese-Israelite Synagogue has been preserved, unlike that of the High German synagogues, including the copper chandeliers and holders, and dates entirely from the period of construction, which is extremely rare.

The Esnoga (Talmud Torah) Synagogue in Amsterdam is also known as the Portuguese Synagogue. It is Sephardic synagogue constructed in 1675. Esnoga means synagogue in Ladino, the traditional Judao-Spanish language of the Sephardic Jews. It is still an active place of worship and tourist destination.