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Turkey: Istanbul’s historic Yanbol synagogue reopens after a 2-year restoration. It has a new exhibit of precious ritual material discovered in a hidden storeroom during the renovation process

The historic Yanbol synagogue in Istanbul’s Balat neighborhood has reopened for worship after two years of restoration work. It features a new permanent exhibit called “Forgotten Rooms” that displays  precious ritual objects and other material discovered in a hidden storeroom … continue reading →

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Turkey: A new book, “A Legacy Revealed. The Izmir Collection of Ceremonial Synagogue Textiles,”  explores hundreds of pieces found in the historic synagogues of Izmir, which have been undergoing restoration for a decade

(JHE) — The character of a synagogue does not just come from its architecture, but from the interior decoration and fittings that complete it. Among the most striking of these fittings are the often richly embroidered ritual textiles used in … continue reading →

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Turkey: Izmir Jewish Heritage Project summarizes a decade of work in a PDF report

We are pleased to share an illustrated report by the Izmir Jewish Heritage project, summarising the restoration work carried out on the various synagogues that comprise the Jewish complex and which will be administered by the Izmir Jewish Visitors’ Center. … continue reading →

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Turkey: Amid the overwhelming devastation of the earthquakes in Turkey, three synagogues appear to have survived

The devastating series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this month reduced cities to rubble, obliterated centuries-old cultural heritage, and left more than 50,000 dead and as many as 1.5 million or more homeless. The toll — both in … continue reading →

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