During the Spanish Inquisition many Jews fled South America to the Caribbean to escape persecution. The Jewish community on Nevis can be traced to the early 17th century with a tombstone in the Nevis Jewish Cemetery dated 1658. Visitors to Charlestown can view the Nevis Synagogue archeological dig taking place at an old stone building in partial ruin. The site, adjacent to the government administration building, is believed to be one of the Caribbean's oldest synagogues. Learn More...