Sinagoga Ashkenazi

Fue fundada en 1900 por judíos Ashkenazi de ascendencia austriaca y es la última de tres sinagogas de este tipo en la zona (la población de judíos Ashkenazi representa el 4 por ciento de la población judía total de Turquía).
The Karaköy neighborhood of Beyoglu in Istanbul, Turkey, is home to the Ashkenazi Synagogue (Turkish: Aşkenazi Sinagogu), an Ashkenazi synagogue not far from the Galata Tower. It's the only Ashkenazi synagogue in Istanbul that's open and actively serving the community. Austrian Jewish community members established the synagogue in 1900. Even though Ashkenazi Jews only make up 4% of Turkey's Jewish population, they built all three of the country's synagogues, and this one is the last one standing. The synagogue is open for attendance at morning services on weekdays and Saturday mornings for Shabbat. The Ashkenazi Jewish community gathers here for religious ceremonies like weddings and bar mitzvahs. After founding the Jewish day school Bene Berit, Rabbi Dr. David Marcus served as its spiritual leader until he died in 1938. Since 2003, the Ashkenazi Synagogue has been led by Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in the Islamic States.

Arquitectura de la Sinagoga Ashkenazi

Three ornate Oriental arches and octagonal rosette windows give the synagogue a striking appearance from the street. Inside, you'll find marble floors, a dome covered in the Stars of David, and an ark that combines eastern European and Arabesque design elements.

Take a stroll down the nearby Camondo Steps after touring the synagogue; they were built in the Neo-Baroque and early Art Nouveau styles by Abraham Salomon Camondo in the 1870s and 1880s. The Camondos amassed their fortune in Turkey, where they were Jews. Their former Parisian mansion is now a museum, as described by Patricia Daunt in "Treasures of a Lost Dynasty," which appears in Cornucopia 26.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ahrida Synagogue

q¿Qué es la Sinagoga Ashkenazi?

aLa Sinagoga Ashkenazi es una sinagoga histórica situada en Estambul, Turquía.

q¿Cuándo se construyó la Sinagoga Ashkenazi?

aLa Sinagoga Ashkenazi fue construida a principios del siglo XX.

q: Who built the Ashkenazi Synagogue?

aLa comunidad judía Ashkenazi en Estambul construyó la Sinagoga Ashkenazi.

q¿Cuál es el significado de la Sinagoga Ashkenazi?

aLa Sinagoga Ashkenazi es un importante centro cultural y religioso para la comunidad judía Ashkenazi en Estambul.

q: Is the Ashkenazi Synagogue still in use today?

aSí, la Sinagoga Ashkenazi sigue en uso hoy y continúa sirviendo a la comunidad judía Ashkenazi en Estambul.

q: ¿Hay alguna visita guiada disponible en la Sinagoga Ashkenazi?

a: Sí, hay visitas guiadas a la Sinagoga Ashkenazi para los visitantes. Se recomienda contactar con la comunidad judía local o una agencia de viajes para organizar un tour.

Puedes reservar un tour de la ciudad de Estambul con nuestras guías de viaje licenciadas.

Mapa de la Sinagoga Ashkenazi