Oldest synagogue in Syria shelled and destroyed
'Eliyahu Hanavi' synagogue was the oldest Syria • This week it was shelled and completely destroyed • Fear for thousands of antique items
- Eli Schlesinger, Behadrey Haredim
- כ"ט אייר התשע"ד
בית כנסת אליהו הנביא, סוריה צילום: אהלי צדיקים
Rabbi Israel Meir Gabbai, Chairman of 'Ohalei Tzaddikim' organization, which is engaged in the location, restoration and preservation of cemeteries and tombs around the world, visited the synagogue near the outbreak of fighting between the rebels and Assad.
During his visit, he even documented the synagogue:
The main entrance from the street
Rabbi Israel Meir Gabbai with the gabbai of the synagogue
Antique books in the synagogue
Charity box in the shul
During his visit, he even documented the synagogue:
The main entrance from the street
Rabbi Israel Meir Gabbai with the gabbai of the synagogue
Antique books in the synagogue
Charity box in the shul
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