Meir Taweig Synagogue

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Meir Taweig Synagogue
Basic information
Location Flag of Iraq Baghdad, Iraq
Religious affiliation Orthodox Judaism
Rite Eidut Hamizrach
Leadership Rabbi Emad Levy
Architectural description
Year 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. This synagogue located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The Last Jews of Baghdad", National Public Radio, 2003-05-22. Retrieved on 2007-05-28. 

[edit] See also

Languages