The Jewish Museum of Turkey

The Turkish Jewish Community History Museum was established on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the emigration of Sephardic Jews from Spain and Portugal to the Ottoman Empire. Originally, the museum was located in the Sephardic Zülfaris Synagogue built in 1671 in Karaköy. Currently, the museum ddwwocj moves to the Neve Şalom Synagogue in Galata.

The permanent exhibition of the Quincentennial Foundation's Turkish Jewish Museum presents the history of the Jewish people in Turkey with its collection of cultural artifacts and exhibits of crafts, Islamic art and How Judaism, Symbolism, and Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire strongly influenced the Jewish community.

The museum consists of three different galleries:

1. History of the Jews in Anatolia
2. The Judaica area displays sacred artifacts including Torah scrolls, Megilat Ester and other ceremonial objects
3. an interactive map on the touch screen showing all the synagogues and settlements of Jewish life in Turkey

A visit to the Jewish Museum is well worth it to get an overview of the millennium history of Jewish life in Istanbul, as well as touring the synagogue without having to ask permission from the teacher. Jewish doctor. There is also a bookstore in the museum, which offers a great deal of material on Judaism in Turkey.

Guests can visit Neve Shalom Synagogue and sample delicious Sephardic cuisine at Habib Gerez cafe. The museum is open daily, except Saturdays and religious holidays.

Business hours:

From Monday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

Closed on Saturday.

Address: Bereketzade, Büyük Hendek Cd. No:39, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

Phone:  +90 212 292 63 33