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Neve Shalom Synagogue, is a synagogue in the Karakoy quarter of Beyoglu district, in Istanbul, Turkey. The synagogue was built in response to an increase in the Jewish population in the old Galata neighborhood (today encompassed by Beyoğlu district) in the late 1930s.
A Jewish primary school was torn down in 1949 for that purpose and the synagogue was built on its ruins. The construction completed in 1951. Its architects were Elyo Ventura and Bernar Motola, young Turkish Jews. The inauguration of the synagogue was held on Sunday, March 25, 1951 (17 Veadar 5711, Hebrew calendar), in the presence of the Chief Rabbi of Turkey of the time, Hahambaşı Rav. Rafael David Saban.
Neve Shalom Synagogue is the central and largest Sephardic synagogue in Istanbul, open to service especially on Shabbats, High Holidays, Bar Mitzvahs, funerals and weddings.
Neve Shalom is one of the largest and most beautiful synagogues of Istanbul. Its colored windows were designed by the Academy of Art and imported from England, while the wooden structures located inside were built using the highest quality local wood.
Neve Shalom Synagogue, Istanbul
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We really liked the guided visit to the Neve Shalom Synagogue still in use today. Several people recommended this tour and it did not disappoint.
Neve Shalom Synagogue, Istanbul
An absolutely wonderful looking building. A very moving experience. A treasure not to be missed. Wonderful, informative tour guide.
Old world, Europeanesque look. Felt great to be in the oldst synagogue in Istanbul.
There are so many historical sites in Istanbul. Neve Shalom is one of the most beautiful synagogue in Istanbul. The tour guide was knowledgeable and the history of the synagogue is very interesting.
Neve Shalom Synagogue
Address ; Büyük Hendek Cad. No:39 Şişhane Istanbul, Turkey
Phone ; (0212) 292 0386
Website ; http://www.nevesalom.org/
There are several synagogues serving Istanbul’s Jewish community and may have existed in one form or another since Roman times. The oldest is at Balat while the largest congregation is at the Neve Shalom synagogue.
The Synagogue is located at Galata, Kuledibi and its name means “Habitation of Peace”. The synagogue was rebuilt with the renovation of the gymnasium in the Jewish primary school. It was a sanctuary in 1938 since the necessary permissions could not be obtained and it was not put into service until 1949. Then the project washas been prepared by two new Istanbul Technical University Jewish graduates, Elio Ventura and Bernard Motola. Neve Shalom Synagogue then opened to worship in 1951. Its dome carrys an 8 ton chandelier, stained glass windows of which the glass was specially (imported from England) and interesting marble divisions. The synagogue was partially damaged by a terrorist bomb attack on September 1986 and after the repairs were completed it was put into service on May 1987. Unfortunately on November 15, 2003, twenty-three people were killed and more than three hundred others were injured in the suicide attacks to Neve Shalom and Beth Israel Synagogues.
Neve Shalom is a traditional, conservative, egalitarian congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and serves Metuchen, Edison, and the surrounding communities. Neve Shalom has a full-time rabbi, cantor, and education director. The synagogue sponsors an afternoon religious school, a Hebrew high school, nursery school, nursery summer camp, adult education, adult and children’s choirs, clubs for youth of all ages, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, and many special events.
Prayer at Neve Shalom is a warm, communal experience. All members are encouraged to participate in and lead services. In addition to High Holy-Day and Shabbat, Neve Shalom offers a daily morning Minyan, Learners’ services and Family Services. Nursery School and Day Camp are fun and challenging. Jewish education spirals from year to year through their Religious School.
A wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of religious tolerance and the Jews in Turkey.