By mid-century when the synagogue was built, Tomar's Jewish community numbered between 150 and 200 individuals—30% to 40% of Tomar's total population at the time—and the city center had a Jewish quarter. The community grew even larger when Spanish Jews settled in Tomar after Spain expelled them in 1492.
During the mid-century when the synagogue was built, Tomar's Jewish community represented a significant portion of the city's population (30% to 40%). The city center had a designated Jewish quarter, and the community expanded after Spanish Jews settled in Tomar following Spain's expulsion of them in 1492.