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Tofre Begadim Synagogue was built on land, between Galata and Banker Streets bought by donations collected in 1893. The permission for the synagogue was taken by the Association of Ashkenazi Tailors through Mayer Şönman, the tailor of Sultan Abdülhamit.
The construction started in 1893 on this land, bought in the names of Moris Ashkenazi and Mayer Şönman. At the end of a court case, which began in the 1980s against Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü, the synagogue was registered as ‘Ashkenazy Synagogue’.
Tofre Begadim Ashkenazi Synagogue is restored in 1985, is still being used as the administrative building of the Ashkenazi community. The beautiful door, reaching from Felek Street by three steps, symbolizing three angels, is the entrance to the synagogue. The rectangular plan synagogue has three inside stories.
Tofre Begadim Ashkenazi Synagogue, Istanbul
Permission is required in advance from the congregation in order to visit this beautiful Tofre Begadim Synagogue.
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Jewish history in Istanbul seems limited….the synagogues were important for us to see and the guide made them as interesting as possible.
An excellent and informative tour. The tour guide was outstanding.
First we’d like to thank your for making all the arrangements, and for making sure that we had good guides who were able to enhance the experience. We had a very good trip. Thanks for your effort in putting the trip together.