Bet Avraam Synagogue

Bet Avraam Synagogue
The exterior of the synagogue
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationSirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul Province
CountryTurkey
Bet Avraam Synagogue is located in Istanbul
Bet Avraam Synagogue
Location of the synagogue in Istanbul
Geographic coordinates41°00′11″N 28°58′56″E / 41.003078°N 28.982359°E / 41.003078; 28.982359
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
Completedc. 1920;
Renovations: 1945, 1955, 1971, 1983
MaterialsBrick
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The Bet Avraam Synagogue, also known as the Hesed Beit Avraham Synagogue,[1] is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located behind the main train station, in Sirkeci, Istanbul, in the Istanbul Province of Turkey. It is the synagogue nearest to the Sultanahmet (Hippodrome) area and can be reached easily by foot. The synagogue is open, yet only open for Shabbat services.[2]

See also

References and notes

  1. ^ a b "Hesed Beit Avraham Synagogue in Istanbul". Historic Synagogues of Europe. Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. n.d. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Chief Rabbinate of Turkey (Türkiye Hahambaşılığı)". Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2008.


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