Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue (Alexandria)

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Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
كنيس النبي إلياهو
בית הכנסת אליהו הנביא
Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria.jpg
Street view of synagogue exterior
Basic information
Location Nabi Daniel Street
Egypt Alexandria, Egypt
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Affiliation Orthodox Judaism
Rite Sephardic
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Abandoned

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue is a synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located in Nabi Daniel street. Built in 1354, it was bombed by the French during their invasion of Egypt in 1798, and was re-built in 1850 with contributions from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty.[1] Although services are still held in the synagogue, it now caters to a very small community due to the dwindling number of Jews in Alexandria.[2][3] The synagogue was closed for the 5773 (2012) High Holidays because of security reasons.[4]

See also

References

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  3. ↑ http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/replica-of-ancient-egypt-synagogue-arrives-at-tel-aviv-museum-1.439895
  4. ↑ http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/51913/Egypt/Politics-/Jewish-festivals-cancelled-at-Alexandria-synagogue.aspx

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