Bet Avraam Synagogue

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Bet Avraam Synagogue
Bet-Avraam-Synagoge.jpg
The exterior of the synagogue
Religion
Affiliation Judaism
Rite Nusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Synagogue
StatusActive
Location
Location Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul Province
Country Turkey
Location map Istanbul.png
Red pog.svg
Location of the synagogue in Istanbul
Geographic coordinates 41°00′11″N28°58′56″E / 41.003078°N 28.982359°E / 41.003078; 28.982359
Architecture
Type Synagogue architecture
Completedc.1920;
Renovations: 1945, 1955, 1971, 1983
Materials Brick
[1]

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]

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  1. 1 2 "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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