The history of the Jews in Honduras begins in the colonial period, during the proceedings of the Inquisition. As of April 2020, Honduras is home to approximately 390 Jews , giving it one of the smallest Jewish populations in Central America . Honduran Jews are able to practice Judaism peacefully and are included in Honduran politics and culture. The Jewish community is primarily concentrated in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, where there are synagogues. Honduras was one of the first countries to recognize the State of Israel, in 1948, and the Jewish community in Honduras has benefited greatly from Israeli aid.
The history of the Jews in Honduras begins in the colonial period, during the proceedings of the Inquisition. As of April 2020, in Honduras there is 390 Jews who haved gained the Honduran residence . Honduran Jews are able to practice Judaism peacefully and are included in Honduran politics and culture. The Jewish community is primarily concentrated in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, where there are synagogues. Honduras was one of the first countries to recognize the State of Israel, in 1948, and the Jewish community in Honduras has benefited greatly from Israeli aid.
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