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President Herzog greeted with shofar blasts at Istanbul synagogue

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Istanbul's Jewish community on the second and final day of his brief but historic diplomatic visit to Turkey.

Victims of the Struma Disaster Commemorated on 80th Anniversary

768 people who lost their lives in the Struma Disaster on February...

Restoration of Jewish sites in Izmir, including nine historic synagogues

Thanks to the Izmir Jewish heritage project, nine historic synagogues in Izmir’s old town, known as Kemeralti, have been restored and will soon be open to the public as museums, starting in June.

Bensiyon Pinto, Honorary President of the Turkish Jewish community, passes away

Bensiyon Pinto, the first and only Honorary President of the Turkish Jewish Community, has passed away, aged 85. He was an outstanding Jewish leader, whose legacy is an example to all those who pursue harmony, unity, and peace. May his memory be a blessing.

Izmir unveils restored Etz Hayim synagogues

The ribbon-cutting of the opening ceremony, was jointly made with the participation of the Mayor of Izmir, the Mayor of Konak, İZKA representative and the President of the Jewish community.

Hanukkah Celebrated in Istanbul with a Joyful Ceremony

This year in Istanbul the great Hanukiyah was lit in Balat, with great attendance and a warm and cheerful ceremony, on the evening of the last night of Hanukkah. 
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