Meir Taweig Synagogue

The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad, Iraq.[1] Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. The synagogue is located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.

Meir Taweig Synagogue
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
RiteEdot Hamizrach
LeadershipRabbi Emad Levy
Location
Location Baghdad, Iraq
Architecture
Completed1942

See also

References

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

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