Bet Nissim Synagogue

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Bet Nissim Synagogue
Hebrew: קהל קדוש בית נסים
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNusach Sefard (Eastern)
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
LocationYakup Street, Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Istanbul Province
CountryTurkey
Bet Nissim Synagogue is located in Istanbul
Bet Nissim Synagogue
Location of the synagogue in Istanbul
Geographic coordinates41°02′00″N 29°01′54″E / 41.0332°N 29.0318°E / 41.0332; 29.0318
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
Completedc. 1840;
1980 & 1997 (renovations)
MaterialsBrick
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The Bet Nissim Synagogue (Hebrew: קהל קדוש בית נסים), also known as the Beit Nisim Synagogue,[1] is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Yakup Street, in Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, Istanbul, in the Istanbul Province of Turkey. Completed in the late 19th century, visits to the synagogue are possible through appointment from the Chief Rabbinate. Its Ehal-ha-Kodesh dates from the end of 18th century.[2]

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References and notes

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  1. ^ a b "Virane (after 1997 - Beit NIsim) 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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