Bet Nissim Synagogue

The Bet Nissim Synagogue (Hebrew: קהל קדוש בית נסים), also known as the Beit Nisim Synagogue,^[1] is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Yakup Street, in Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, Istanbul, in the Istanbul Province of Turkey. Completed in the late 19th century, visits to the synagogue are possible through appointment from the Chief Rabbinate. Its Ehal-ha-Kodesh dates from the end of 18th century.^[2]

Bet Nissim Synagogue
Hebrew: קהל קדוש בית נסים
Religion
Affiliation	Judaism
Rite	Nusach Sefard (Eastern)
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Synagogue
Status	Active
Location
Location	Yakup Street, Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Istanbul Province
Country	Turkey
Location of the synagogue in Istanbul
Geographic coordinates	41°02′00″N 29°01′54″E
Architecture
Type	Synagogue architecture
Completed	c. 1840; 1980 & 1997 (renovations)
Materials	Brick
[1]

See also

• Judaism portal
• Turkey portal

• History of the Jews in Turkey
• List of synagogues in Turkey

References and notes

1. "Virane (after 1997 - Beit NIsim) Synagogue in Istanbul". Historic Synagogues of Europe. Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. n.d. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
2. "Chief Rabbinate of Turkey (Türkiye Hahambaşılığı)". Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2008.

External links

• Chief Rabbinate of Turkey
• Shalom Newspaper - The main Jewish newspaper in Turkey