Maalem Synagogue

Maalem Synagogue
The entrance to the synagogue, in 2009
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNusach Sefard (Eastern)
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationHarap Çeşme Street, Hasköy, Istanbul, Istanbul Province
CountryTurkey
Maalem Synagogue is located in Istanbul
Maalem Synagogue
Location of the synagogue in Istanbul
Geographic coordinates41°02′26″N 28°57′13″E / 41.04056°N 28.95361°E / 41.04056; 28.95361
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
Completed19th century
MaterialsStone
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The Maalem Synagogue is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Harap Çeşme Street, on the slopes overlooking the Golden Horn, near the Jewish old age home in the Hasköy district of Istanbul, Turkey.

It is the only remaining open synagogue in an area that once had many Jewish residents. Completed in the early 20th century, the synagogue is open, yet only open for Shabbat services.[2]

See also

References and notes

  1. ^ "Maalem 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.