 The
Neve Shalom Synagogue
Built and opened in 1951 and the scene of a tragic terrorist attack
in 1986, it is the largest synagogue in Istanbul where most of the
religious ceremonies are held. The Neve Shalom is open to the public
for morning visits during the weekdays and for Shabbat prayers every
Saturday morning.
Contact: The Neve Shalom Foundation 0212
2936223 or 0212 2441576 |
The
Ashkenazi Synagogue
Located near the Galata Tower, it is the only active Ashkenazi
Synagogue open to visits and prayers.Founded by Ashkenazim of
Austrian origin in 1900, it is the last remaining synagogue among a
total of three built by Ashkenazim. Visits can be made during
weekday mornings and for Shabbat services on Saturday mornings.
Contact: The Ashkenazi Syn. Foundation 0212 2436909 or 0212
2442975 |
Italian
Synagogue (Kal de los Frankos)
Built by the "Comunita
Israelitico - Italiana di Istanbul" in 1931. This synagogue has been
rebuilt when the one initially built in the late 1800"s was torn
down and it is active since then. Only open for Shabbat prayers on
Saturday mornings, it can be visited during weekday mornings as
well.
Contact: The Italian Synagogue Foundation 0212
2937784 |
Maalem
Synagogue
Located in the northern slopes of the Golden
HornBuilt by the "Comunita Israelitico - Italiana di Istanbul" in
1931. This synagogue has been rebuilt when the one initially built
in the late 1800"s was torn down and it is active since then. Only
open for Shabbat prayers on Saturday mornings, it can be visited
during weekday mornings as well.
Contact: Mr. Tastasa at
0212 2252878 |
Bet
Israel Synagogue
Located in Sisli
and part of the Neve-Shalom Foundation, it was initially built in
the 1920's and enlarged into its present size in the early 1950's
due to the majority of the Jewish population moving to that area.
The most populated and active Synagogue today, the Bet-Israel can be
both visited or joined for prayersafter taking necessary
appointments.
Contact: The Neve Shalom Foundation 0212
2936223 or 0212 2441576 |
Etz
Ahayim Synagogue
Located in Ortakoy near the European leg of the Bosphorus
Bridge. When the previous synagogue burned down in 1941 with only
the marble Aron-ha-Kodesh remaining, the new synagogue was rebuilt
on the location of the then midrash. Visits can be made with
previous appointments and both weekday and Shabbat services can be
attended likewise.
Contact: The Ortakoy Syn. Foundation
0212 2601896 |
Yenikoy
Synagogue
Located in the north of the Bosphorus in the area called Yenikoy
where the Jewish population is lately increasing , this Synagogue
said to be built by Kamondo in the late 1800's has been lately
activated by the renewed presence of the Jewish people in the area
and only Shabbat prayers are held.
Contact: The Chief
Rabbinate |
The
Ahrida Synagogue
Located in Balat near the Golden Horn, built by Jews of Ohri
(Macedonia) more than 550 years ago and renovated during the
Quincentennial Celebrations in 1922, the Ahrida Synagogue is known
foremost by its boat shaped bimah. It can only be visited during
weekday mornings.
Contact: The Balat Foundation 0212
5237407 (during office hours) |
Yanbol
Synagogue
Built by the Jews of Yanbol, Bulgaria in the
Byzantine period, the synagogue has been rebuilt in the 18th
century. It is one of the two remaining ancient synagogues of the
Balat area.
Contact:The Balat Foundation 0212 5237407
(during office hours) |
Bet
Avraam Synagogue
Located just behind the Main Train Station
in Sirkeci it is the synagogue nearest to the
Sultanahmet-Hippodrome area and can be reached by foot easily for
Shabbat services. Appointments should be secured from the Chief
Rabbinate. |
Kal
Kados Corapci Han Synagogue
Located in an historical office
building and built by Russian Jews in the 1880's with the help of
Count de Kamondo, the synagogue is open for daily prayers during
weekdays.
Contact:The Chief Rabbinate
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Bakirkoy
Synagogue
This synagogue has been active since the late 1800's for the Jews of
the area, but with the decrease in the jewish population it is only
open for Shabbat services.
Contact:The Chief Rabbinate |
Hemdat
Israel Synagogue
Located in the area called
Haydarpasa - Kadikoy on the Asian side it was opened in
1899.Visits and participation to prayers are possible after
contacting the Chief Rabbinate.
Contact:0212 2435166
|
Bet
Yaakov Synagogue
Located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in the area called
Kuzguncuk, just beside a Greek Orthodox church, it was built in
1878. The Jewish population of Kuzguncuk having moved away, it is
kept alive by warshippers whose families originated there. Shabbat
services on Saturday morning are held regularly. For visits please
contact the Chief Rabbinate at 0212 2435166. |
Bet
Nissim Synagogue
Built in 1840's in
Kuzguncuk with its Ehal-ha-Kodesh dating from the end of the
18th century it was restored and reopened to the public. Visits are
possible through appointment from the Chief Rabbinate. |
Caddebostan
Synagogue
Built in 1961 due to the increase of the Jewish
population in the area, the Synagogue is the most populated one on
the Asian side of the city and visits,participation to prayers is
possible by contacting the Chief Rabbinate.
Contact:0212
2435166 |
Hesed
Le Avraam Synagogue
Located on the biggest of the Princes' Islands called Buyukada
(Prenkipo), the synagogue is open only during the summer when the
majority of the Jewish population in Istanbul comes to spend their
summer months. Boats and sea-buses commute regularly from various
points in Istanbul to Buyukada. For information and appointments
please contact the Chief Rabbinate.
Contact:0212 2435166 |
Bet-Yaakov
Synagogue
Located on the island called Heybeliada
(Halki), it was built in 1953 because in the 1940's there were more
than 250 jewish families passing their summer months on the island.
Contact:The Chief Rabbinate
|
Burgazada
Synagogue
There were few Jewish families in the 1950's in
Burgaz (Antigone), but in the 60's the need to have a Synagogue
arose and permission was taken in 1968 to build one. It is open for
services only during summer months like the other synagogues of the
Princes' Isles.
Contact:The Chief Rabbinate |
