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Aug 2023

Beautiful people in an ancient location. The synagogue is old and the people are welcoming which made my visit there that much better.

“The synagogue to visit in Istanbul after Neve Shalom”

Jun 2016

I like this synagogue because it is near my neighbourhood at walking distance. It is in the Osmanbey neighbourhood with a 5 minute walking distance from the subway station. The rules to enter are strict so be prepared. You should pay attention to what you wear as well. The inside is very nicely decorated. The ladies sit upstairs while men take their place downstairs. It has special lunch & dinner hall on the upper floor. It is a clean small charming synagogue. I recomend this place to visit.

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Neighborhood: Sisli

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junior1907

Istanbul, Türkiye196,142 contributions

Good to visit

Aug 2014 • Business

Bet İsrael Synagogue is located in Şişli Town of İstanbul.İt is open to public to visit it.Location is great,just in Şişli district where you can reach there by metro and various public buses from Şişli station,it is a short walk
Nice building and indoor decoration to visit this Synagogue in quite and total relax.İf you are in Şişli area for any reason Please do allow about half an hour to visit this interesting place.Recommended.

Written August 12, 2014

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nkohen

Istanbul, Türkiye505 contributions

Nice Synagogue

Jul 2015 • Solo

Bet Israel Synagogue is located in the Sisli district and Osmanbey neighbourhood of Istanbul. You can reach this place via subway and get off at the Osmanbey stop. This synagogue is a prominent worshipping place for the Jewish people. It is in the center of the city and you will always see people attending services. Security is quite strict and not everyone can enter as he or she desires. If you are a foreigner you need a special document to enter. It can take couple days to get permission. The inside is quite nicely decorated. It has upper (for ladies) and lower seating places. There are other rooms for lunch and dinner occasions. It is a nice synagogue to visit.

Written July 4, 2015

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Bob M

Sydney, Australia39 contributions

Historic and significant

Aug 2023 • Solo

Beautiful people in an ancient location. The synagogue is old and the people are welcoming which made my visit there that much better.

Written November 20, 2023

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nkohen

Istanbul, Türkiye505 contributions

The synagogue to visit in Istanbul after Neve Shalom

Jun 2016 • Friends

I like this synagogue because it is near my neighbourhood at walking distance. It is in the Osmanbey neighbourhood with a 5 minute walking distance from the subway station. The rules to enter are strict so be prepared. You should pay attention to what you wear as well. The inside is very nicely decorated. The ladies sit upstairs while men take their place downstairs. It has special lunch & dinner hall on the upper floor. It is a clean small charming synagogue. I recomend this place to visit.

Written June 2, 2016

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