Ahrida Synagogue
Turkiye
The biggest synagogue of Balat with its special praying area reminds everyone of how Jewish people came all the way from Spain to the lands of the Ottoman Empire.
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1Orientation
Welcome to the Ahrida Synagogue, the oldest and perhaps most historically significant Jewish house of worship in Istanbul. Located in the heart of the Balat district, this synagogue is a primary witness to the long and complex…
앱에서 듣기2The Teva: A Ship of Faith
The most striking and iconic feature of the Ahrida Synagogue is the Teva, or the prayer platform (bema). Unlike most synagogues where the platform is rectangular or circular, the Teva at Ahrida is shaped like the prow of a boat. …
앱에서 듣기3The Romaniote Origins and Sephardic Integration
To understand the Ahrida, one must understand the Romaniote Jews. These were Greek-speaking Jews who had lived in the Eastern Mediterranean since Roman times. …
앱에서 듣기4Sabbatai Zevi and the Messianic Moment
The Ahrida Synagogue holds a controversial but fascinating place in Jewish history as the only synagogue in Istanbul where Sabbatai Zevi is known to have prayed. Zevi was a 17th-century charismatic figure who declared himself the…
앱에서 듣기5A Ritual for the Empire: May 18, 1877
One of the most powerful stories of the Ahrida’s political history occurred on May 18, 1877, during the Ottoman-Russian War. The Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Edhem Pasha, accompanied by high-ranking officials, visited the synagogue for…
앱에서 듣기6Education and the Talmud Torah
For much of its history, the Ahrida was also a center of education. A 'Talmud Torah' school operated within its walls, providing primary education to the children of Balat. …
앱에서 듣기7Protection and Preservation
In 1987, the Ahrida Synagogue was taken under official protection by the High Council for the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage. This was a critical step in ensuring that this ancient site would not fall victim to the…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As you leave the Ahrida Synagogue and walk back into the colorful, winding streets of Balat, reflect on the image of the boat-shaped Teva. It is the perfect symbol for this place—a vessel that has carried a people and their…
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| 위치 | Turkiye |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 41.0330, 28.9455 |
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