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Neve Shalom Synagogue
The synagogue is in Beyoğlu Kuledibi on Büyük Hendek Road. The name
which means “oasis of peace” was built with the restoration of a Jewish
primary school. This hall was first turned into a prayer room, but was
unable to be opened for use because the necessary approvals weren’t
obtained. This approval was granted in 1949, and the project was
designed by two Jewish men named Elio Ventura and Bernard Motola,
recently graduated from Istanbul Technical University. Neve Synagogue
was opened for religious service in 1951. Its dome carrying a chandelier
of 8-ton weight, its glassware specially imported from England, and
marble sections are very impressive.
The synagogue which was attacked by a terrorist in 1986, was reopened to
service in May 1987 with its repairs being completed.
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FETHIYE
BODRUM
MARMARIS
ANTALYA