Zoharei Chama Synagogue

The four-story Zoharei Chama Synagogue stands prominently on Jaffa Road, featuring a 5-meter sundial that guides daily prayer times for the congregation.

Constructed between 1908 and 1917 under Rabbi Shmuel Levy's direction, the synagogue initially served as both a prayer space and hostel for Jewish immigrants.

The synagogue maintains the tradition of vasikin prayers, where congregants gather specifically to pray at sunrise according to precise timings.

Regular prayer services occur twice daily, with the building's large sundial and mechanical clocks helping worshippers determine exact prayer schedules throughout the year.

The synagogue houses a rooftop siren that signals the start of Shabbat, informing the surrounding community when to light their ceremonial candles.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 1908

Official opening: 1908

Floors above the ground: 4

GPS coordinates: 31.78583,35.21306

Latest update: March 25, 2025 02:14