Haji Adoniyah synagogue, Jewish religious building in Bukhari neighborhood, Jerusalem, Israel
Haji Adoniyah Synagogue is a synagogue located in Jerusalem's Bukhari neighborhood, built across three levels on Adoniyahu HaCohen Street. The multi-story structure accommodates religious services and communal activities for the local congregation.
The synagogue was established in 1901 by Haji Adoniayahu, a descendant of the Mashhad Jewish community from Iran who had endured religious persecution. Its founding marked an important moment in the settlement of Bukharian Jews in Jerusalem.
This synagogue serves as a gathering place for the Bukharian Jewish community in Jerusalem, hosting regular religious services and community events throughout the year. The space reflects the traditions and practices that have been passed down through generations of this diaspora community.
The synagogue welcomes visitors interested in Jewish religious practices, and it is helpful to check prayer times before visiting. Respectful dress and behavior are expected when attending services or community gatherings.
The founder came from a Jewish community in Iran that was forced to outwardly convert to Islam before escaping to Palestine. This experience of persecution and survival shapes the community's spiritual practices and identity even today.
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