Meir Taweig Synagogue
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Meir Taweig Synagogue | |
Basic information | |
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Location | 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
- ^ "The Last Jews of Baghdad", National Public Radio, 2003-05-22. Retrieved on 2007-05-28.