Castro Synagogue
| Castro Synagogue | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue (1920–????) |
| Status | Closed |
| Location | |
| Location | Moharam Bey, Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Moshe Castro |
| Completed | 1920 |
The Castro Synagogue was a former Jewish synagogue, that was located in the Moharam Bey district of Alexandria, Egypt. The synagogue was founded by Moshe Castro, completed in 1920, and located in the district that contained the homes of many wealthy Jewish families.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ M. Abdelhamid, Manal (2020). "Conservation and Revival of the Marginalized Jewish Cultural Heritage of Alexandria, Egypt, through Digitization Technology". Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management. 8 (1). doi:10.15640/jthm.v8n1a3 (inactive November 1, 2024). S2CID 226426749.
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External links
[edit]- Radovan, Zev (1984). "Castro Synagogue in Alexandria" (image of photograph). The Bezalel Narkiss Index of Jewish Art. Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
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