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El Ghriba Synagogue: Traveler Reviews

Er-Riadh (Harah Sghira), Djerba Island, Tunisia
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Type: Religious Sites
Description: The most ancient Jewish community in Tunisia supposedly dates back to 586 BCE.
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York, England, United Kingdom
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“Fascinating”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Definitely go if you are nearby. We loved the atmosphere and the decor, particularly the tiling. Ladies, don't forget your shawl for head covering.

Visited October 2012
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“The Jewish symbol of the island”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2012

Worth visiting to discover the jewish holiest place in the country..A place where pilgrimage is taking place every year...Visits possible except for Saturdays, (closed starting from Friday around sunset). You have to remove shoes and cover head with headscarf for women and with a hat for men..

Visited July 2012
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“Amazing place and something for Tunisia to be proud of.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

I think it is incredible that the small but strong Jewish community of Djerba survives. This site needs protecting and needs as many visitors as possible to support not just the building but to show soladarity to differant cultures. There is no need to give a big donation you can give as little as one Dinar, but it is good to go and very beutiful to see it.

Visited June 2012
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“Pleased we visited”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

So pleased we visited. The Synagogue is beautiful - lots of color and decoration. When we were there (a Sunday), some Rabbis were studying and chanting as we walked around.
Drive out is about 20 minutes and you need to spend about 20 minutes in there.

Visited January 2012
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“no explanations”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

there is nothing special in this place, but it worths a stop if you are making a tour of the island. unfortunately no written nor oral explanation inside. I got the impression that their main interest is getting money from the tourist

Visited November 2011
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