Bet İsrael Sinagogu
The Bet Israel Synagogue stands out as a central hub of Jewish life in this area, reflecting a community that has grown and persisted through upheaval. The building on Efe Street in Şişli was first constructed in the 1920s and was enlarged in the early 1950s, a expansion driven by the migration of Jews to this district and by refugees arriving from Nazi-occupied territories. Today, it is identified as the most populated synagogue in Turkey, a testament to the size and vitality of the local congregation. The Bet Israel Synagogue operates under the governance of the Neve Shalom Foundation, together with the Neve Shalom Synagogue, and visitors can arrange access by contacting the foundation. …
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