The surprise made space for curiosity, and I learned the sand is likely a profound symbol: a reminder of the ancient desert sands, a reminder of the need to muffle the sounds of secret worship.
One detail opened up a whole backstory.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Sand Story
I'd seen lots of places of worship but I hadn't seen one with a sand floor until this Caribbean synagogue:
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