Yanbol Synagogue is a synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey. First built by Jews from Yanbol, Bulgaria, during the Byzantine period, the synagogue was rebuilt in the 18th century. It is one of the two remaining ancient synagogues of the Balat area, the traditional Jewish quarter of Istanbul.^[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

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