Turkey’s Jewish community celebrates Victory Day in Büyükada synagogue

Turkey’s Jewish community celebrated August 30 Victory Day in a synagogue in Büyükada, the largest of Istanbul’s Prince Islands.

In a video released on social media outlets, the Jewish community is seen singing the Izmir March and cheering during a service at the Hesed le Avraam Synagogue.

The community reportedly gathered on the occasion of Turkey’s Victory Day.

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