Tuesday, April 13, 2004

Ben Ezra Synagogue


Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Egypt. It dates from 9th century, but occupies the shell of a 4th-century Christian church. In the 12th centure the synagogue was restored by Abraham Ben Ezra, rabbi of Jerusalem, hence its name. Too bad, no photography inside.

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