The Etz Ahayim Synagogue (Hebrew: קהל קדוש עץ החיים), also known as the Ortaköy Synagogue, is synagogue located in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkey, on the coast near the right leg of Bosphorus Bridge.

It is unknown when the original synagogue was built, but it is estimated to be before 1703. The building also housed an academy for over one hundred years.

Etz Ahayim Synagogue

The synagogue was totally destroyed by fire in 1941 with only the marble Aron Kodesh remaining intact. The synagogue was subsequently rebuilt.

Etz Ahayim Synagogue

The synagogue serves Ashkenazi Jews and is also known as the 'Tree of Life' synagogue.

Etz Ahayim Synagogue

See also

History of the Jews in Turkey

List of synagogues in Turkey

Ashkenazi Synagogue of Istanbul

References

External links

Chief Rabbinate of Turkey

Shalom Newspaper - The main Jewish newspaper in Turkey

Synagogues in Istanbul

Beşiktaş

Rebuilt synagogues