The Khorasaniha Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת ח'וראסאניה) is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at the junction of Zartosht and Valiasr Streets in Tehran, Iran.
| Khorasaniha Synagogue | |
|---|---|
Hebrew: בית הכנסת ח'וראסאניה | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Zartosht and Valiasr Streets, Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the synagogue in Tehran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°43′00″N 51°24′18″E / 35.716736°N 51.404957°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Pahlavi |
| Date established | 1970 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1971 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 400 worshippers |
| Site area | 840 square metres (9,000 sq ft) |
| Materials | Brick; stained glass |
History
editIn 1349 SH (1970–1971 AD) Jews from Mashhad often used the Levian Synagogue. However, with an increase in Mashhadi Jewish population, the need for a separate synagogue increased. With the help of several other synagogues such as Levian, Yousefzadeh, and Rafie Nia, the land was purchased. The building is constructed on 840 square metres (9,000 sq ft) of land and contains four floors with a capacity of up to 400 people. Rabbi Eliahu ben Haim has been the chief Rabbi[needs update] of the synagogue for many years.[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "خراسانی ها" [The Khorasanis]. 7dorim.com (in Persian). Retrieved June 15, 2014.
- ^ "Khorasaniha Synagogue" (with image gallery). 7dorim.com. Summer 2009. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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