SOME SYNAGOGUES OF TURKEY 

 
Neve Shalom Synagogue

Istanbul / Neve Şalom Synagogue : Name of the synagogue, which is at Galata, on Büyük Hendek Street, means "Peace Oasis". 25th March, 1951 opened this synagogue is still the most modern and magnificent synagogue of Istanbul, and witnessed a lot of religious ceremony, such as wedding, bar, mitzva (maturity ceremony) and funeral, or Head Rabbinate Appointment ceremonies.

 

 
Ashkenazi Synagogue

Istanbul / Askenazi Synagogue : This synagogue is among the other synagogues of Jewish people belonging to Aşkenaz community living in İstanbul and the only one that has still been in service.Loacted at Yüksek Kaldırım Street at Galata, the synagogue was constructed by Aşkenaz people of Austrian origin. With its facade in European style and the decoration of its Ehal and Teva( prayer desk) in wooden pagoda style with Polish influence,the synagogue displays a different view when compared to traditional Sefarad and Romaniot synagogues.

 

 

 

 
Karatas Beth Israel Synagogue

Izmir / Karatas Beth Israel Synagogue : The synagogue, which is on Mithat Paşa Boulvard, is witnessing marriage ceremonies with its last century particular Victoria style architecture.