RARE booklet printed for the occasion of the 250 anniversary of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, a thriving center of Sephardi Judaism and one of the landmarks of the city. The book features the texts of the festive prayer for the day of the anniversary, as well as a short essay detailing the foundation and history of the synagogue. The book features several b/w plates of objects and documents pertaining to the synagogue and its history. 240x155mm. 32 pages. Softcover with illustrations on front. Cover yellowing, age-stained and slightly stained. Cover edges and corners slightly bumped. Spine torn, edges missing. Binding loose. Ex libris sticker on front endpaper. Pages yellowing and slightly age-stained. [SUMMARY]: This rare commemorative booklet is otherwise in good condition.