The babylonian jewry heritage center

The Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center contains exhibitions, manuscripts, and artifacts showcasing the history of Jewish communities from modern-day Iraq.

Founded in 1973 and opened to visitors in 1988, the center preserves documents and photographs spanning 2,600 years of Jewish life in Babylon.

The ethnographic division displays traditional items, clothing, and materials representing daily practices of Iraqi Jewish communities through multiple generations.

The center includes research facilities, a publishing house, extensive archives, and offers guided tours in multiple languages throughout the week.

The building incorporates architectural elements of traditional Iraqi Jewish homes, including an inner courtyard and recreated sections of Baghdad's Jewish Quarter.

Location: Or Yehuda

Inception: 1982

Architects: Jacob Nattel

Address: ת.ד. 151, בן פורת 83, אור יהודה, 60251

Phone: +97235339278

Website: http://bjhc.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.02606,34.85433

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:18