Maalem Synagogue is a synagogue located on the slopes overlooking the Golden Horn near the Jewish old age home in the Hasköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the only remaining open synagogue in an area that once had many Jewish residents. The synagogue is open for visits only during weekdays. Shabbat services are held regularly.^[1]

[edit] See also

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

[edit] References and notes

1. ^ "Chief Rabbinate of Turkey (Türkiye Hahambaşılığı)". http://www.musevicemaati.com/index.php?contentId=25. Retrieved 30 March 2008. 

[edit] External links

• Chief Rabbinate of Turkey
• Shalom Newspaper - The main Jewish newspaper in Turkey

Coordinates: 41°02′26″N 28°57′13″E / 41.04056°N 28.95361°E / 41.04056; 28.95361

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