Etz Ahayim Synagogue

March 16, 2010 23:26 by haci

The Etz Ahayim Synagogue, also known as the Ortaköy Synagogue, is synagogue located in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkey, on the coast near the right leg of Bosphorus Bridge. The synagogue was totally destroyed by fire in 1941 with only the marble Aron Kodesh remaining intact. The synagogue was subsequently rebuilt.

Ortaköy is considered to be a typical Jewish settlement. After the Bedesten fire in 1618, and with its synagogue, church and mosque in a small triangular area, it became an example of how people of three religions were able to live in harmony and tranquility. The name Etz Ahayim means "Life Tree". The Synagogue was ruined by fire in 1941 and the only thing saved was a cupboard (Ehal) in which a copy of the Old Testament, hand written on parchments was kept.
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