Beit Yehudayoff, Historic residential building on Ezra Street, Bukharan Quarter in Jerusalem, Israel.
Beit Yehudayoff is a residential building in the Bukharan Quarter featuring a richly detailed neo-Renaissance facade that extends for 55 meters along Ezra Street. The design showcases arched windows, supporting pilasters, carved reliefs, and an ornamental wrought-iron railing that runs along the flat roofline.
Built in 1907 by prosperous Bukharan merchants, the structure witnessed major shifts in ownership and purpose over subsequent decades. Turkish forces occupied it during World War I, followed by British administration that brought further changes to how the building was used.
The synagogue on the top floor served as a gathering place for the Bukharan Jewish community and remains a symbol of their religious traditions. The building's design and layout reflect how this community organized their daily lives around faith and family.
The building now serves as a home for two religious schools for girls operating as an educational center in the neighborhood. Access may be limited since it functions as an active school, so planning your visit with this in mind helps avoid disappointment.
The thirty-room structure earned the local nickname 'The Palace' because of its lavish design and materials imported from Central Asia. These imported building materials were uncommon in Jerusalem at the time, making it stand out as a display of merchant wealth and connections.
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