Bet Avraam Synagogue
Changes After Construction:
- The present synagogue building was constructed in 1945.
- The building took on its present form in 1980.
- The institutional official opening under the name Bet Avraam took place during the occupation years of Istanbul, in 1919.
Prominent Features:
- The synagogue is a place of worship located behind Sirkeci Railway Station.
- The synagogue came to be known as “Bet Avraam” in honor of Avram Geron, who made its establishment possible.
- The building has been described as having a “boutique” scale of approximately 120 square meters.
- The synagogue has hosted Bar Mitzvah ceremonies and weddings in the past.
- Since 1989, the Lag BaOmer ceremony has been celebrated in this synagogue.
- Despite the gradual dispersal of the neighborhood population, the synagogue has remained open for worship with the support of Jewish tradesmen whose workplaces are located in Sirkeci.
