The Bet Israel Synagogue was built in 1907 and is located in İzmir, Turkey. The synagogue is known for its beautiful wooden decorations. The two pieces of Tevah (Bimah) and the Torah Ark (Ehal Akodesh Bloc) are made of mahogany by master craftsmen. Upper gallery of the synagogue serves as a museum.^[1]

[edit] See also

• List of synagogues in Turkey
• History of Jews in Turkey

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Jewish Heritage Tour of Izmir
• Chief Rabbinate of Turkey
• Shalom Newspaper - The main Jewish newspaper in Turkey
• http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1248277938471

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