Hemdat Israel Synagogue, Sephardic synagogue in Yeldeğirmeni, Kadıköy, Turkey
The Hemdat Israel Synagogue stands on Izzettin Street, featuring brick construction and traditional Jewish architectural elements within its design and structure.
Built in 1899, the synagogue emerged as a central religious institution for the Jewish population residing in the Haydarpaşa quarter of Istanbul's Asian side.
The synagogue maintains the Nusach Sefard rite, continuing centuries-old traditions of Jewish religious practices specific to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern communities.
Visitors need to contact the Chief Rabbinate of Turkey in advance to arrange access to the synagogue and participate in religious services.
Located at the intersection of European and Asian Istanbul, this synagogue serves as one of the few remaining active Jewish centers in Kadıköy district.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1899
GPS coordinates: 40.99480,29.02730
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:43
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