המרכז למורשת יהדות טורקיה, Turkish Jewish heritage museum in Yehud, Israel
The Turkish Jewish Heritage Center is a museum in Yehud that displays personal items, photographs, and documents spanning centuries of Turkish Jewish history. The collection shows how Jewish communities lived and developed in Asia Minor.
The center was founded in 2005 by the Arkadaş Association to preserve the history of Jewish communities that settled in Asia Minor beginning in the 4th century BCE. The archives document important periods across these long-established populations.
The reconstructed house displays how Turkish Jewish families arranged their homes, with a traditional kitchen, living area, and workspace showing everyday routines. Visitors can observe the objects and furnishings that people used in their daily lives.
The center offers group tours, online exhibitions, and educational programs suitable for different ages. Visitors should check the opening hours beforehand, as they vary throughout the week.
A dedicated room features items related to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, including stamps, books, and sculptures honoring Turkey's founding leader. This collection reflects the importance of this historical figure to the Turkish Jewish community.
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