Meir Taweig Synagogue
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Meir Taweig Synagogue | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Rite | Edot Hamizrach |
Leadership | Rabbi Emad Levy |
Location | |
Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
Architecture | |
Completed | 1942 |
The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad, Iraq.[1] Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. The synagogue is located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.
See also
References
- ^ "The Last Jews of Baghdad". National Public Radio. 2003-05-22. Retrieved 2007-05-28.
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