THE PEOPLE OF EMBONG KALIASIN VILLAGE VIEWS ON THE CHANGE IN THE FUNCTION OF THE BEIT HASHEM SYNAGOGUE SITE IN SURABAYA

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Rahmat Fajri
Achmad Fajrul Alim

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This research raises an important issue about the location of the Beit Hashem synagogue in Surabaya as tangible evidence of the historical progress of the Jewish community in Indonesia. This research is qualitative in the form of field research  using Max Weber's social action theory with a focus on the study of instrumental rational actions, value-oriented rational actions, affective actions and traditional actions. This approach is taken to avoid the development of negative feelings from the residents of Embong Kaliasin village towards the Jewish community and to prevent negative impacts on the cultural heritage of the Beit Hashem synagogue Surabaya.In that context, the research presents a different perspective on how to maintain harmony between historical, religious and multicultural values in the face of increasing social challenges. With a rich and long history of the synagogue, the building is one of the most valuable multicultural heritage in Surabaya. Ironically, this building is the target of anti-historical, anti-professional and anti-Semitic movements led by irresponsible parties. This phenomenon implies that historical and multicultural aspects must be addressed more seriously so as not to be eroded by groups that undermine cultural diversity. The results of analysis and observation show that the opinions of residents of Embong Kaliasin Village about the manifestation of anti-Semitism at the Beit Hashem synagogue site in Surabaya tend to be neutral. Even in order to change the function of synagogue places of worship, the majority of residents still recognize the validity of the applicable law.


Keywords: Beit Hashem Synagogue, Jewish community Surabaya, conversion


 


 


Penelitian ini mengangkat isu penting tentang lokasi sinagoge Beit Hashem di Surabaya sebagai bukti nyata kemajuan sejarah komunitas Yahudi di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dalam bentuk penelitian lapangan (field research) menggunakan teori tindakan sosial Max Weber dengan fokus kajian tindakan rasional instrumental,tindakan rasional berorientasi nilai,tindakan afektif dan tindakan tradisional. Pendekatan ini diambil untuk menghindari berkembangnya perasaan negatif dari pandangan warga kelurahan Embong Kaliasin terhadap komunitas Yahudi dan untuk mencegah dampak negatif terhadap warisan budaya sinagoge Beit Hashem Surabaya. Dalam konteks itu,penelitian menyajikan perspektif yang berbeda tentang bagaimana menjaga keharmonisan antara nilai sejarah,agama dan multikultural dalam menghadapi tantangan sosial yang semakin meningkat. Dengan sejarah sinagoge yang kaya dan panjang,bangunan tersebut merupakan suatu warisan multikultural paling berharga di Surabaya. Ironisnya bangunan ini menjadi sasaran gerakan anti sejarah,anti profesional dan anti semit yang dipimpin oleh pihak yang tidak bertanggung jawab. Fenomena ini menyiratkan bahwa aspek kesejarahan dan multikultural harus disikapi lebih serius agar tidak tergerus oleh kelompok-kelompok yang merusak keragaman budaya. Hasil analisis dan observasi menunjukkan bahwa pendapat warga Kelurahan Embong Kaliasin tentang manifestasi anti semitisme di situs sinagoge Beit Hashem di Surabaya cenderung netral. Bahkan dalam rangka mengubah fungsi tempat ibadah sinagoge, mayoritas warga masih mengakui keabsahan hukum yang berlaku.


Kata kunci: Sinagoge Beit Hashem,komunitas Yahudi Surabaya,alih fungsi

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